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Animal and Laboratory Science
Gain the skills required to work with animals in a variety of settings, or in scientific laboratories.
Our qualifications in science provide an excellent foundation for careers in science, technology and human/animal health.
Courses have a strong emphasis on practical work, and clinical/work placements are a key feature. Your learning will be guided by tutors with diverse skill sets and extensive industry experience and connections.
New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)
Become skilled in a rapidly changing profession and enjoy a rewarding career working with animals and their owners.
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
Meet the needs of an ever-expanding commercial science sector with STEM skills that you’ll use every day in the workplace.
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management with Companion Animal Strand
Match your passion for animals with the skills and knowledge to work in the diverse and rewarding field of animal care.
Animal and Laboratory Science Subjects
Qualifications & Info Sessions
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)
Gain in-demand skills for the fast-evolving commercial science and science laboratory sectors.
New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)
Become skilled in a rapidly changing profession and enjoy a rewarding career working with animals and their owners.
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
Meet the needs of an ever-expanding commercial science sector with STEM skills that you’ll use every day in the workplace.
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) (Pre-Analytical Technician Pathway)
Gain essential STEM skills for the commercial science sector with our online programme for Pre-Analytical Technicians
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management with Companion Animal Strand
Match your passion for animals with the skills and knowledge to work in the diverse and rewarding field of animal care.
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Health and Science Pathway
Gain the academic skills required for higher-level, health-related study
Analytical Chemistry
To enable students to apply instrumental techniques into the context of a chemistry laboratory accredited to international quality standards.
Quality Assurance
Become a driver of continuous improvement.
Fish ‘n’ Chips ‘n’ Science
Take a look at the science behind food production
Lab Science for a Day
Take a look at the science behind food production
Animal Science Information Session
Explore pathways to a career in animal care
About Studying Animal and Laboratory Science
Our Science facilities are located at our City campus in Christchurch.
We offer a range of hands-on, industry-relevant programmes in: animal science and laboratory science.
Our science laboratories are appointed with the same equipment you’ll use in the workplace.
- Advanced instrumentation for chemical analysis
We work closely with businesses and organisations to ensure our programmes will equip you with the skills employers need. These relationships also enable us to facilitate work experience opportunities.
You can be confident that a qualification from Ara gives employers a clear signal that you have the skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to be effective in the workplace from day one.