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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation
Hartpury University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation course at Hartpury University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include a science at grade D or above.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Hartpury University. These students are taking Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | D |
| Geography | C |
| Psychology | C |
| History | A |
| Business Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D42L
Here's what Hartpury University says about its Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation course.
If you want to develop your expertise in racehorse performance and rehabilitation, then this is the course for you.
Throughout your degree, you'll learn how to achieve optimal racehorse performance including returning the thoroughbred to peak condition following an injury.
Our county of Gloucestershire is renowned for horseracing, with leading trainers and facilities on site and nearby.
You’ll benefit from our strong links with racing professionals as well as our research-active commercial Equine Therapy Centre on campus, which rehabilitates racehorses, and other equine athletes, back to competition.
The skills and industry connections you develop will help you take advantage of global opportunities that exist in an innovative, fast-paced industry.
You'll graduate with a strong awareness of the racing industry, combined with the ability to apply scientific principles to training practices, analyse performance and understand the rehabilitation process of the racehorse.urses.
Source: Hartpury University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation at Hartpury University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Equine
Location
Main Site | Gloucester
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Equine studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future.
Modules include: Equine Functional Anatomy, Equine Veterinary Science, Management of Equestrian Facilities, Introduction to the Horseracing Industry, The International Horseracing Industry, Skills for the Equine Rehabilitation Professional, Equine Diagnostics and Therapy, Introduction to Equine Performance Analysis, Horseracing, Governance and Law, Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation, Undergraduate Research Process, Dissertation, Analysis of Equine Performance, Racehorse Therapy and Rehabilitation.
Modules are sometimes subject to change.
Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study. For more information, please visit https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-racehorse-performance-and-rehabilitation-sw/
Hartpury University student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Hartpury University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Hartpury University students who took the Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
72%
med
Learning resources
76%
low
Learning resources
76%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
74%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Hartpury University. These students are taking Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Hartpury University graduates who took Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
25%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
56%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
39%
Animal care and control services
12%
Elementary occupations
9%
Administrative occupations
9%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Hartpury University graduates who took Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£23k
Third year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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