
Equine Science & Welfare BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Equine Science & Welfare BSc (Hons)
WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?
Join us if you are interested in enhancing your knowledge and skills within equine science and welfare sectors including nutrition, welfare, research, biomechanics and sports performance. Gain the scientific skills and knowledge needed for a career in scientific support and management of the performance horse.
Be taught by leading industry experts in outstanding onsite facilities. Access fantastic facilities such as the Rider Performance Studio
and Racewood Eventing Simulator. Tailor your learning to your interests and career goals with optional...
WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?<br/>Join us if you are interested in enhancing your knowledge and skills within equine science and welfare sectors including nutrition, welfare, research, biomechanics and sports performance. Gain the scientific skills and knowledge needed for a career in scientific support and management of the performance horse. <br/>Be taught by leading industry experts in outstanding onsite facilities. Access fantastic facilities such as the Rider Performance Studio <br/>and Racewood Eventing Simulator. Tailor your learning to your interests and career goals with optional units and dissertation at Level 6. Be taught by leading industry experts who are passionate about delivering and conducting the latest research<br/><br/>HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?<br/>Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, <br/>including written exams, case studies, seminars, investigative reports and oral assessments.<br/><br/>WHERE CAN I GO FROM HERE?<br/>You can progress to further study on the MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training or another MSc such as MSc in Veterinary <br/>Physiotherapy or PhD programme. Our graduates enjoy a range of careers in equine veterinary nursing, equine behaviour, breeding, <br/>nutrition and welfare, laboratory based research and scientific support of performance horses.<br/><br/>WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br/>The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in scientific support and management of the performance horse. You will use the <br/>outstanding facilities of the BHS-approved Equine Centre as well as fully equipped laboratories to develop the vital skills needed. <br/>At Level 6, optional modules enable you to choose the study path that suits your career aims, with equine science subjects such as <br/>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
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D426
Institution Code
S34
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
80
112
Dependant on qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
M:45
Merit in a relevant subject/science (96 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Including a relevant subject/science and one other at H4 or above with Maths and English at S3 if no GCSE or equivalent (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H4,H4,H4,H4
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Advanced Higher
C,C
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
A level
C,C,E
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
T Level
M
In a relevant subject/science (120 UCAS tariff points)
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £4,625 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |