University Centre Sparsholt
UCAS Code: D426 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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?
Join us if you are interested in enhancing your knowledge and skills within equine science and welfare sectors including nutrition, welfare, research, biomechanics and sports performance. 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 in outstanding onsite facilities. 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. Be taught by leading industry experts who are passionate about delivering and conducting the latest research
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 MSc 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, laboratory based research and scientific support of performance horses.
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
Modules
LEVEL FOUR
Equitation,
Principles of the Equine Industry,
Equine Health and Welfare,
Scientific Principles in Equitation,
Equine Biological and Functional Anatomy,
Industrial Experience ,
Academic Skills.
LEVEL FIVE
Equine Ethology and Welfare,
Equitation Science and Coaching,
Equine Reproductive Physiology and Genetics,
Statistics and Research Methods,
Equine Nutrition,
Industrial Development,
Equine Exercise Physiology.
LEVEL SIX
Dissertation,
Management and Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete,
Equine Veterinary Science,
Further Statistics,
Professional Industrial Development,
Contemporary Developments in Equine Research,
Performance Horse Nutrition – optional *
Equine Reproductive Technologies – optional*
*subject to demand
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
Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:
Extra funding
Sparsholt offers a College Bursary of up to £750 per annum to all eligible students.
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
What students say
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After graduation
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Top job areas of graduates
These stats refer to the prospects for graduates from both general animal studies courses and those for particular animals (such as equine science). Graduates don't generally get jobs as vets when they graduate; much the most common jobs tend to be roles caring for animals, such as veterinary nurses. Some of these jobs are not currently classified as professional level occupations, but in reality, you need a degree to get these jobs (and probably always have done), and graduates in them report that they got the jobs that they wanted. So the stats you see might not completely represent just how useful these degrees are for getting into animal care careers.
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The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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