Equine Studies
Entry requirements
48 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of A2 subjects
Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 or above for Maths and English Language
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
In appropriate subject areas
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In an appropriate subject area
48 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of Higher Level subjects
UCAS Tariff
In appropriate subject areas
About this course
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Students completing the course will have all the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to take an active role in the management within the equine industry.
In the first year students will study a range of practical and academic modules ranging from equine anatomy, biomechanics to equine behaviour, welfare and ethics and practical equitation, as well as beginning their study of research skills.
In the second year the core modules that all students will cover include equine performance management, equine exercise physiology, health and disease and the students individual research projects. Alongside these module’s students will choose two of the four option modules, coaching and teaching, equine business performance and sustainability, reproduction and obstetrics or pharmacy and diagnostics. This will allow students to complete individual specialised pathways dependent on chosen career pathways focussing on coaching, equine health, equine health industry, or reproduction and stud management.
Modules
Year 1:
An Introduction to Equine Biomechanics
Equine Anatomy and Physiology
Equine Behaviour
Welfare and Ethics
Research and Academic Skills
Practical Equitation
Year 2:
Equine Performance Management
Equine Exercise Physiology
Equine Health and Disease
Research Project
An Introduction to Coaching and Teaching (optional module)
Equine Reproduction & Obstetrics (optional module)
Pharmacy and Diagnostics (optional module)
Assessment methods
Written exam / in-class test; a question or set of questions relating to a particular area of study.
• Written assignment; an exercise completed in writing
• Report; a description, summary or other account of an experience or activity
• Research Report; an extended piece of written work, often the write up of a final year programme
• Oral assessment and presentation; a conversation or oral presentation on a given topic, including an individual contribution or a seminar
• Practical skills assessment; assessment of a student’s practical skills or competence
• Poster; a presentation of information by written poster
• Reflective account / log; a written work that enables the students to develop greater ownership in their learning experience
• Group Work; where students are expected to work in a team situation to develop teamwork skills
• Peer assessment; students are encouraged to assess the work of their peers to develop judgement skills, critiquing abilities and self –awareness
• Science communication; films, podcasts, websites, articles, films
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