Cellular agriculture seeks to advance tissue engineering for the production of affordable, nutritious, protein-rich foods. Researchers and manufacturers translate cellular agriculture research into food industry innovation that has positive environmental and societal benefits. The interdisciplinary program is administered by the Department of Biomedical Engineering with collaboration from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.

Biodiversity underpins life on Earth. Healthy ecosystems provide ecosystem services essential to human well-being and economic activities. Scientists estimate that one million of the world’s estimated 8 million species of plants and animals are on the verge of extinction, and this could curtail our ability to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.

Our Mission: VCAMPUS exists to bridge the gap between academics and requirements of job markets by offering the latest job oriented technology training.

Turn your passion for horses into an exciting and rewarding career in the equine sector, with the Equine Care & Management certificate program. Through this program, you will learn foundational knowledge and skills of equine behavior and handling, management of horses and horse herds, how to respond when first aid is required and how to communicate effectively within the equine industry.

You will learn from the basics to practice the two elements of "wrapping" people, "clothing" and "living", "communication/information" that connects with people, "community/business" and "home economics education" that are the stage for playing an active part in society. You are free to choose what to combine and learn. You will be able to excite yourself and others' lives and acquire the power to create "more comfortable, more comfortable, more beautiful, and more enjoyable".

The Horticulture Technology curriculum encompasses the study and practical application of a variety of subjects in the field of horticulture. The curriculum consists of identifying and selecting plant materials, propagating, planting, and growing plants, designing basic landscapes, and planting materials at the appropriate places and in the correct manner, properly maintaining plant materials, and managing the nursery, greenhouse, or horticulture business. Students learn to identify and select planting materials, to propagate, and grow plants. Irrigation design and interiorscaping are also part of horticulture.

Students preparing for the increasing job opportunities in occupations relating to the raising, breeding, and management of horses and directly related businesses should consider this curriculum. Some of the specific jobs available to equine students include stable manager, groomer, a salesperson in a tack store, and public relations specialist.

Biomedical Device Manufacturing Certificate provides skills for the manufacturing of medical devices, including basic quality control, government regulations, and applied skills such as machining and working in an ultra-clean environment.

This certificate program offers students the opportunity to learn about the complex and vast wine industry, paving the way for a potential future global wine world. Wine studies courses generally include field studies to vineyards and wineries in the region.

If you’re interested in studying agriculture, but you only want to commit to a year, then our General Agriculture Certificate program, offered through a brand new partnership with Lakeland College is for you! Our certificate program offers a specific concentration on crop production. The courses offered will allow you to master fundamental skills that are essential for modern agricultural operations, including computer training, keeping accurate business records, and using up-to-date and innovative technology. Skills specific to crop production will involve you in practical field skills used to identify plants and weeds and assess a variety of pest problems. Upon completion of your certificate program, you will also be given the option to transfer into year two of Lakeland’s Crop Technology Diploma program, offered on its Vermilion campus. The diploma program will allow you to gain knowledge and skills through agronomy, production, precision farming, and financial management classes while being immersed in a hands-on experience through industry practicum or Lakeland’s student-managed farm. Whether you choose the acquisition of your certificate as your exit point or choose to continue on to the diploma program, you will find yourself prepared to contribute to a farming operation or to work in the retail agriculture sector.

The Manure Management Planner (MMP) course provides agrologists with the knowledge they need to prepare plans to apply manure as a fertilizer in an environmentally stable manner. In Manitoba, the application of livestock manure to land must be as a fertilizer for crop production. Many livestock operations must submit an annual Manure Management Plan (MMP) to Manitoba Conservation and Climate. Livestock producers can prepare a Manure Management Plan themselves or with the assistance of a qualified Manure Management Planner. Manure Management Planners that prepare plans required by the government of Manitoba must have successfully completed the Manure Management Planner Course and be members in good standing of the Agrologists Manitoba (Manitoba Institute of Agrologists (MIA)) or Certified Crop Advisors. Assiniboine offers an approved training course for Manure Management Planners that was developed in partnership with the Province of Manitoba and the Agrologists Manitoba. It consists of a home study manual, an online seminar, a manure management planning assignment, and a 100 question, closed-book, multiple-choice exam completed online.

Graduates of the Nursery/Greenhouse Technician certificate program are employable as entry-level positions in the nursery, landscape, or agricultural industry. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background that appeals to prospective employers.

Do you want to work on the discovery of a new vaccine that will save the lives of thousands of people? Do you want your future career to reflect your values, by making an active commitment to protecting the environment? Are you more of the entrepreneur type and dream of making a beer to your liking in your own microbrewery? Our biotechnology training, which enjoys an excellent reputation with employers, offers exciting careers in multiple branches of the life sciences.

The course is offered in a fully-online manner utilising IT Sligo’s online delivery technologies, which will minimise the amount of student time required to travel and attend either IT Sligo or the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT).

If you are looking for a career within the animal care industry, or already own a pet sitting/doggy day care/dog walking business, then this qualification is perfect for you!