Course Overview

Get ahead by completing an undergraduate and postgraduate level qualification in four years. You'll study a range of equine science topics, underpinned by up-to-the-minute research and industry developments. You'll benefit from leading academic and industry expertise and outstanding facilities.

Combining theory with practice in this applied science degree, you'll make use of our outstanding facilities, including our equine therapy center, industry-standard science labs, and horses, all onsite. You’ll hear from leading industry and research experts and strengthen your learning through practical applications and field trips.

Throughout the course, you can expect to gain a thorough understanding of how the horse functions and the impact of exercise. After your first year, you’ll be able to tailor your studies with optional modules covering biomechanics, nutrition, therapy, behavior, health, and stud management.

Your first two years will follow the standard BSc route. You’ll then begin integrating master’s level modules into your learning. Your final MSci year will be dedicated to master’s-level study only, culminating in a significant research project, focused on a topic of your choice.

General Eligibility

UCAS | A typical offer for this course is 128 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.

GCSE | A minimum of 5 GCSE A* to C, (or 9 to 4 where numeric grades are being awarded) or equivalent, to include English Language, Mathematics, and Science.

A-level | Typical offer is ABB or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A Levels including one in Biology at grade D or above.

Vocational Award | Typical offer is a DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

Access | Typical offer is 128 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma to include a minimum of a pass in a Biology module at Level 3.

IB | Typical offer is 128 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of two Highers at H3 or above, including one in Biology. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSEs have not been obtained.

Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 128 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Advanced Higher and one Higher, to include one in Biology.

Irish Leaving Certificate | Typical offer is 128 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of two Highers, including one in Biology at H4 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum Ordinary Level.

OCR Cambridge Technical | Typical offer is a DMM in a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

T Level | Typical offer is Distinction in your T Level overall grade in a relevant subject.

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours are the total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing are added together.

Language Requirement

• IELTS score 6.0

  TOEFL score 60-78

  Cambridge Advanced English score 170-175

  Pearson PTE 50-57

  LanguageCert 33-37