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Equine Behaviour and Welfare (Top-Up)

University Centre Reaseheath

UCAS Code: DD60 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Course option

1year

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Equine studies

If you are you interested in pursuing a career in equine science from a behavioural and welfare perspective, then this one-year top-up degree is for you.

In your studies you will explore the advances in equine science with a particular focus on equine welfare and behaviour. With guidance from our expert staff, you will develop a critical understanding of factors affecting equine behaviour and examine a wide range of modification techniques and interventions. In doing so, you will also consider the ethical and welfare considerations of behavioural issues and explore, more broadly, the implications of using equines in modern society.

**Course Features:**
* Physical rehabilitation techniques

* Behaviour changes and training

* Biomechanics and gait analysis

* Data collection using the latest technology

* Opportunity to work towards current British Horse Society qualifications

* Field and industry visits

* Expert industry guest speakers

**Career Options:**
* Physical rehabilitation & therapy

* Equine education

* Equine welfare field officer

* Rehabilitation officer/manager

* Equine science – advocacy & communication

* Equine Science – policy advisory

Modules

Dissertation
Advanced Equine Welfare and Ethics
Equine Clinical Behaviour
Recent Advances in Equine Sciences
Advances in Complementary Therapy*
Animal Assisted Interventions*

*optional modules

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to encourage both academic skills and skills valued in the workplace. They include a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework may take many forms including: essays, reports, data processing, case studies, consultations, presentations, academic posters, seminar discussions, patient history assessments, critical reviews, portfolios of evidence and practical competency assessments. The examinations vary, depending on the nature of the module, but may take the form of essays, case study assessments and data handling questions.
The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose.

The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework and examination is as follows:

Year 1
65% coursework
35% written exams

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£13,000
per year
International
£13,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Centre Reaseheath

Department:

Equine

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