Program Overview

UCD Centre for Veterinary Education

The UCD Centre for Veterinary Education promotes and facilitates continuous professional development (CPD) for faculty and work-placement providers involved in educating veterinary professionals. In-house training opportunities are developed to support teachers in remaining current in evidence-based pedagogy and assessment approaches to best prepare veterinary professionals for the workplace.

Professional Certification in Veterinary Education

The Professional Certificate in Veterinary Education aims to develop and enhance teaching practice as an educator of veterinary professionals. This program will be of value to those actively involved in teaching and assessing veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing students. The program will run again beginning January 2026.

Research Activities

The Centre for Veterinary Education conducts and disseminates research on topics in veterinary medical education to inform and enhance curriculum design and program delivery. Collaborations and educational research projects are undertaken with local, national, and international partners.

Professional Development

The Centre for Veterinary Education supports the delivery of excellence in veterinary medical education through engagement in research, scholarship, and informed innovation. A structured and evidence-based approach is developed for the continuing professional development of educators of veterinary professionals.

Program Details

• The Professional Certificate in Veterinary Education is designed for educators of veterinary professionals.
• The program enhances teaching practice and assesses veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing students.
• Research activities focus on veterinary medical education, curriculum design, and program delivery.
• Collaborations are undertaken with local, national, and international partners.
• The Centre for Veterinary Education promotes continuous professional development for faculty and work-placement providers.

Vision and Mission

• The vision is to advance the discipline of veterinary medical education.
• The mission is to support the delivery of excellence in veterinary medical education through research, scholarship, and innovation.