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Equine Science & Welfare

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site
Awarded by:
University of Portsmouth

Course summary

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 units and dissertation at Level 6. Be taught by leading industry experts who are passionate about delivering and conducting the latest research

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.

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 to apply

Application codes

Course code:
D426
Institution code:
S34

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Depending on the financial information disclosed in your Student Loan application, UCS may make an automatic bursary award based on specific criteria as set out in our Access and Participation Plan. If this is not the case you may still be able to apply for financial support to the UCS HE Hardship fund by completing a Bursary Application Form (available from end of |Term 1).

For more information please see our website - https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/university-centre/fees-and-funding-2/ or email degrees@sparsholt.ac.uk.

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