Equine Science
Entry requirements
A level
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Merit in a relevant subject/science (96 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including a relevant subject/science and one other at H4 or above with Maths and English at S3 if no GCSE or equivalent (112 UCAS tariff points)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
T Level
In a relevant subject/science (120 UCAS tariff points)
UCAS Tariff
Dependant on qualifications
About this course
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**Why choose this degree?**
- Gain the scientific skills and knowledge needed for a career in scientific support and management of the performance horse.
- Be taught by leading **industry experts** who are passionate about delivering and conducting the latest research.
- Access fantastic facilities such as the **Rider Performance Studio** and **Racewood Eventing Simulator**.
- Tailor your learning to your interests and career goals with optional units and dissertation at Level 6.
**What makes UCS special?**
All our Equine Science and Equestrian Performance Management degree combine professional teaching in our BHS-approved Avansce-accredited **Demonstration and Training Equine Centre** with expert staff and cutting-edge teaching resources such as the **Rider Performance Studio**.
The UCS team are all **BHS qualified and Avansce-accredited** and bring their extensive industry experience. The Centre has hosted equine leaders such as the Australian Paralympic Equestrian Team for their **London 2012 pre-Olympic Games training**, research by world-famous equestrian expert **Monty Roberts** and clinics/demonstrations with World Performance Coaches Trainers and Riders such as **Yogi Breisner FBHS** and **Vittoria Panizzon**.
Students are encouraged and supported to undertake their own industry-relevant research, and our staff and students present their research at industry conferences and events.
**What will I learn?**
The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in scientific support and management of the **performance horse**.
You will use the outstanding facilities of the **BHS-approved Equine Centre** as well as fully equipped laboratories to develop the vital skills needed.
At Level 6, optional modules enable you to choose the study path that suits your career aims, with equine science subjects such as Equine Genetics and Reproductive Technologies and Applied Nutrition on offer.
Throughout your course, you will undertake a range of industrial experience and careers development opportunities. A range of offsite visits and guest lectures give yet more industry insight.
**How will I be assessed?**
Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including written exams, case studies, seminars, investigative reports and oral assessments.
**Where can I go from here?**
You can progress to further study on the **MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training** or another such as MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy or PhD programme. Our graduates enjoy a range of careers in equine veterinary nursing, equine behaviour, breeding, nutrition and welfare, laboratorybased research and scientific support of performance horses.
Modules
• LEVEL 4
• Equine Anatomy & Physiology
• The Equine Industry
• Academic Skills
• Industrial Experience
• Scientific Principles of Equitation
• Equitation & Husbandry
• Principles in Biology
• LEVEL 5
• Advanced Equine Anatomy & Physiology
• Nutrition & Dietetics
• Statistics and Research Methods
• Equitation & Coaching
• Equine Ethology
• Equine Health & Welfare
• Breeding & Stud Management
• LEVEL 6
• Dissertation
• Equine Veterinary Science
• Further Statistics
• Equine Rehabilitation & Therapy
• Equine Biomechanics & Sports Science
• Applied Nutrition (optional)*
• Reproductive Technologies and Genetics (optional)*
• Professional Industrial Development
Assessment methods
Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including case studies, seminars, investigative reports and practical sessions.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Sparsholt offers a College Bursary of up to £750 per annum to all eligible students and an Aim Higher Bursary to £1200 to all students progressing from a Sparsholt Level 3 course to a FdSc or BSc.
Degree students can also apply for a grant to help cover non-travel costs associated with dissertations/ research projects, and subscriptions.
For further details please see our website https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/university-centre/fees-and-funding/.
The Uni
University Centre Sparsholt
Equine Science and Equestrian Performance Management
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