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Equine Training and Rehabilitation

University Centre Reaseheath

UCAS Code: DD46 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Entry requirements


A minimum of 64 tariff points from A and AS levels to include Biology

A minimum of 64 tariff points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MM

in an Animal or Science related subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MPP

in an Animal or Science related subject.

Scottish Higher

C,C,C

from an Animal or Science related subject

T Level

Pass (D or E)

UCAS Tariff

64

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Equine studies

Is working at the forefront of equine training, rehabilitation, and welfare the next step on your equine journey? If so, then this programme is for you. This course will provide you with unique skills to combine an understanding of equine behaviour, training, and rehabilitation reflective of current needs within the equine industry.

With guidance from our expert staff, you will develop an understanding of equine behaviour, and learning theory and how this is used to apply training techniques more effectively. Emphasis is placed upon establishing the links between key areas of equine rehabilitation including behaviour modification, biomechanics, injury, and exercise physiology.

**Course Features**
- Use of our commercial equestrian centre including indoor and outdoor arenas, 60 stable accommodation and 8 stall Claydon horse walker

- Explore physical rehabilitation techniques

- Assess changes in horse behaviour and training needs

- Biomechanics and gait analysis

- Data collection using the latest technology

- Opportunity to work towards British Horse Society (BHS) qualifications*

- Opportunity to be involved in riding clinics and affiliated and unaffiliated equestrian events*

- External speakers and industry visits

*will incur additional costs

**Career Options**
- Physical rehabilitation & therapy

- Equine education

- Equine welfare field officer

- Rehabilitation officer/manager

- Advocacy & communication

- Policy advisory

Modules

Level 4
• Equine Sports Horse Industry and Management
• Equine Groundwork
• Equine Training Theories
• Introduction to Scientific Communication
• Introduction to Behaviour in Animals
• Equine Anatomy & Physiology

Level 5
• Research Methods
• Equine Behaviour Modification and Handling
• Equine Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics
• Equine Injury and Rehabilitation

Options
• Behavioural Physiology and Cognition*
• Equine Nutrition & Health*
• Animal Nutrition*
• Work Based Learning**
• Experiential Learning**

*choose one
** choose one

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to encourage both academic skills and skills valued in the workplace. They include a combination of coursework and timed online assessments. Coursework may take many forms including: essays, reports, data processing, presentations, academic posters, seminar discussions, interviews, critical reviews, portfolios of evidence and practical competency assessments. The timed online assessments vary, depending on the nature of the module and level of study, but may take the form of multiple-choice papers, essays, practical assessments, data handling questions, and short answer quizzes.

The balance of assessment by timed online assessment and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework is as follows:

Year 1
50% coursework
30% timed online assessment
20% practical

Year 2
85% coursework
15% timed online assessment

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

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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