What will I learn?
The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in scientific support and management of the performance horse. You will use the outstanding facilities of the BHS-approved Equine Centre as well as fully equipped laboratories to develop the vital skills needed.
At Level 6, optional modules enable you to choose the study path that suits your career aims, with equine science subjects such as Equine Genetics and Reproductive Technologies and Applied Nutrition on offer.
Throughout your course, you will undertake a range of industrial experience and careers development opportunities. A range of offsite visits and guest lectures give yet more industry insight.
How will I be assessed?
Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including written exams, case studies, seminars, investigative reports and oral assessments.
Where can I go from here?
You can progress to further study on the MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training or another MSc such as MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy or PhD programme. Our graduates enjoy a range of careers in equine veterinary nursing, equine behaviour, breeding, nutrition and welfare, laboratory based research and scientific support of performance horses.
Modules Covered
Level 4
- Equitation
- Principles of the Equine Industry
- Equine Health and Welfare
- Scientific Principles in Equitation
- Equine Biological and Functional Anatomy
- Industrial Experience
- Academic Skills
Level 5
- Equine Ethology and Welfare
- Equitation Science and Coaching
- Equine Reproductive Physiology and Genetics
- Statistics and Research Methods
- Equine Nutrition
- Industrial Development
- Equine Exercise Physiology
Level 6
- Dissertation
- Management and Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete
- Equine Veterinary Science
- Further Statistics
- Professional Industrial Development
- Contemporary Developments in Equine Research
- Performance Horse Nutrition – optional *
- Equine Reproductive Technologies – optional*
*subject to demand
Additional Costs
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Entry Requirements
A Level: Three A Levels including two at grade C or above, including a minimum of grade C in a science subject
BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in a relevant subject
City & Guilds Advanced Technical Ext. Diploma (1080): DMM in a relevant subject
BTEC Diploma: N/A
City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720): N/A
T Levels: Merit in a relevant subject
Access to HE: A Merit profile in a relevant Access course with 96 tariff points including a minimum of 15 credits at merit in science based units
International Baccalaureate: 24 points with HL Science at 4
Plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English