Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management with Placement
Royal Agricultural University
UCAS Code: W632 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Royal Agricultural University
UCAS Code: W632 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
45 L3 credits profile: min 15 credits@Distinction and 15 @ Merit and either GCSE Maths grade 4/C or Pass of level 2 Numeracy-Literacy elements)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Combination of Level 3 BTEC qualifications is accepted e.g. Extended Diploma, Extended Certificates, 90 credit Diplomas, Diplomas
Scottish Higher
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Pass (96 UCAS Tariff points)( with C or above on the core) Full T-level achieved Presently subjects accepted: Science, Agriculture, Animal Management, Animal care and management, Livestock production, Agriculture, Land and production
UCAS Tariff
About this course
The equine industry generates huge amounts of revenue for some of the world’s major economies and is the second largest economy in the rural sector. The industry is continually looking for bright, skilled graduates.
The BSc (Hons) Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management programme has been designed with the structure of the racing and sport horse elements of the equine industry at the centre. The equine industry in the UK is diverse and fragmented and made up of small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs). These SMEs require graduates with a good knowledge of equine science and the equine industry with some core business skills. The industry itself covers a range of different sectors including horse racing and bloodstock production, the sport horse sector including the Olympic disciplines.
No wonder our graduates have gone on to work at prestigious companies such as Plusvital Equinome, Haygain, Tattersalls and The National Trainers Federation.
In the third year, you will apply and develop your expertise and complete a 12-month period in the workplace. Not only could you find yourself working for prestigious companies in the UK or across the world, you will develop confidence and industry contacts for when you graduate.
The research project is an integral part of the course and provides essential experience in both design and execution of a piece of research. You can choose to focus on either science or business and you could also see your research project featured in one of the many academic journals that regularly publish our students' work.
Modules
For up to date module information, please see our website: https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate
Assessment methods
The programme has a variety of assessment styles to encourage the application of knowledge in ways appropriate to the industry or to develop core graduate skills. Many of the assessments occurs via coursework or practical assessment rather than traditional examinations. Coursework exercises include (but are not limited to) written essays and reports, practical application of skills, reflective portfolios and oral presentations which may also include using audio visual media.
Overall, the programme is assessed through*:
Learning and Teaching Assessment
Directed Independent Placement Exam Practical Coursework
Year 1 23.50% 76.50% 0.00% 20.00% 2.50% 77.50%
Year 2 21.00% 72.75% 6.25% 12.50% 0.00% 87.50%
Year 3 22.28% 77.72% 0.00% 12.50% 2.50% 85.00%
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Royal Agricultural University
Department of Equine (CL)
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