Animal and Applied Science

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Study Animal Care, Veterinary Nursing or Science and make use of our modern facilities including laboratories, animal room and farm. Come and talk to one of our tutors about your study options.

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Certificates

Diplomas

Diploma in Applied Science

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Diploma in Applied Science

Graduates of the Diploma in Applied Science will be able to pursue degree level study in viticulture or wine science at EIT. Or, graduates can study diploma or degree programmes in science and applied science at their choice of another institute of technology or university.

Further studies will lead to diploma or degree qualifications and allow students to pursue professional careers in a variety of industries, for example, in horticulture, food technology, microbiology, genetics, and chemistry.

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Abby Wolfram, National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing

"Thanks to the dedicated tutors and practical programme content at EIT I now have a great job that I love".

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Charlotte Crossland

I started Vet Nursing in 1998. I Studied at Myerscough Agricultural college in Lancashire from 2000-2002 when I became a qualified Vet Nurse having complete NVQII and III in Veterinary Nursing.

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Laboratories

EIT labs are modern, purpose-built complex comprises both general and specialist laboratories and a fully equipped teaching and research winery.

The general labs, which cater for up to 60 students at any one time, are fully equipped for all sciences including wine science. Adjacent to these is the specialist wine sensory lab and instrument lab that is equipped for advanced chemical analyses.

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Facilities

EIT has modern, purpose-built specialist laboratories which cater for up to 60 students at one time. We also have a fully equipped teaching animal care facility and 45ha sheep and beef farm with yards and and woolshed.

EIT students benefit from practical learning and, as well as enjoying the specialist facilities on campus they also gain industry experience, ensuring that they graduate from EIT ready to work in their chosen field.