New veterinary schools to double number of college places in highly sought-after course

Veterinary medicine is one of the most sought-after college courses, usually attracting CAO entry points upwards of 600 points. File picture

Two new veterinary schools planned to open next September are expected to double the number of available college places in Ireland for the in-demand subject. 

The two new schools, set to be established at South East Technological University (SETU) and Atlantic Technological University (ATU), will create 80 additional student places at full roll-out.