Equine Health and Welfare

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent honours Biological Sciences degree.

Applicants with an equivalent level of relevant industrial or professional work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course focuses on the recent advances in equine health and disease, sports horse nutrition, behaviour, ethics, exercise physiology, equitation science, and genetics in the context of enhancing equine performance, health and welfare.

It combines advanced research and academic skills with applied science skills. We are one of the few universities in the UK to offer taught multidisciplinary modules that develop the scientific expertise and understanding that employers are looking for.

You'll study the current issues and insights at the forefront of equine performance, health and welfare, and the philosophical, ethical and legal issues related to these. You'll gain insight into the latest scientific research findings, and critically examine these in a practical context. The research project enables you to undertake and develop your own research interests with the support of experienced supervisors.

The course offers you the chance to develop your understanding of equine research and specialise within the fields of either performance or health and welfare. On this course you'll enhance your research expertise, enabling you to analyse and report findings to a high scientific standard, and communicate them to a wide range of audiences.

What you'll study

• Equine Health
• Ethics and Consultation
• Ethology and Welfare
• Research Methods and Data Analysis
• Research Project

Information for international students

English language requirement - IELTS 6.5 or equivalent required (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill).

Fees and funding

Please visit our funding page.