BScEquine Science

Study location	United Kingdom, Aberystwyth
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	D322

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Biology

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, sufficient results in secondary school final exams or other equivalent Additionally, state English examination results are accepted as proof of proficency.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	courses.aber.ac.uk/..equine-science-degree

Overview

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Programme structure

Core areas within the course include:

Equine anatomy Equine performance physiology Animal behaviour and welfare Equine nutrition Equine stud management and breeding Applied veterinary science Animal Bioethics

Career opportunities

You will be fully supported with developing your employability skills throughout the degree scheme. The degree will allow you to develop specialist skills such as the ability to evaluate the welfare needs of horses and undertake physiological assessment and determine training needs for horses as well as developing a range of transferable skills highly valued by employers.

As a specialist branch of Zoology, your BSc in Equine Science opens up a range of exciting opportunities for employment and further training. In addition, the work placement opportunities available to you will help you gain valuable industry experience. This will be of significant help to you when working as an equine veterinary scientist, feed research officer, stud manager, or equine consultant. Graduates also find work in agri-businesses, scientific journalism, teaching and research.