Animal Care prepares students to assist the veterinary surgeon in all aspects of animal care.

Animal Science is designed as a follow-on course from the level 5 Animal Care (Year 1) course available at Cavan Institute (and elsewhere).

Forensic Science is defined as any science which is used as evidence in a court of law. This course in Applied Science - Forensics will provide participants with a broad knowledge of the core sciences and an understanding of the Irish legal system.

This course in Applied Science - Nutrition and Health will prepare the learner for direct employment or for progression to third level and is accepted for entry to most science, food science, nutrition or health related courses in Ireland.

Pharmacies are an important and integral part of the health care system in Ireland. Irish pharmacies and their staff play a vital role as primary health care providers.

Year One of the level 7 BSc. in General Science is offered at Cavan Institute in conjunction with IT Sligo. Students take years two and three programme in Sligo, choosing from a range of science qualifications provided by IT Sligo.

Ireland is home to a thriving biomedical science industry with numerous multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies having their base in Ireland. This course offers a foundation in this exciting and in demand industry.

Sports science is the application of scientific principles in order to understand and enhance sport performance, health and well-being. This course in Pre-University Sports Science is ideally suited to students who are interested in progressing to a third level course in a sports science related discipline.

Science and Laboratory Techniques is ideally suited to students who are interested in progressing to a third-level course in a science-related discipline.