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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Equine Training and Rehabilitation
University Centre Reaseheath
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Equine Training and Rehabilitation course at University Centre Reaseheath.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A minimum of 64 tariff points from A levels (typical offer DDE or CEE)
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: DD46
Here's what University Centre Reaseheath says about its Equine Training and Rehabilitation course.
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
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Use of our commercial equestrian centre including indoor and outdoor arenas, 60 stable accommodation and 8 stall Claydon horse walker
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Explore physical rehabilitation techniques
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Assess changes in horse behaviour and training needs
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Biomechanics and gait analysis
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Data collection using the latest technology
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Opportunity to work towards British Horse Society (BHS) qualifications*
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Opportunity to be involved in riding clinics and affiliated and unaffiliated equestrian events*
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External speakers and industry visits
*will incur additional costs
Career Options
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Physical rehabilitation & therapy
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Equine education
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Equine welfare field officer
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Rehabilitation officer/manager
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Advocacy & communication
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Policy advisory
Source: University Centre Reaseheath
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
Equine
Location
University Centre Reaseheath | Nantwich
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Equine studies
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £13,000 per year |
| International | £13,000 per year |
The modules you will study
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
How you will be assessed
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
University Centre Reaseheath student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University Centre Reaseheath
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 University Centre Reaseheath students who took the Equine Training and Rehabilitation course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
50%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
med
Academic support
95%
med
Academic support
95%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
high
How well organised is your course?
60%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
70%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
high
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?
70%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University Centre Reaseheath graduates who took Equine Training and Rehabilitation - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
30%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
30%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Sales occupations
15%
Animal care and control services
15%
Elementary occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University Centre Reaseheath graduates who took Equine Training and Rehabilitation - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£21.2k
Third year after graduation
£22.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Equine Training 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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