BSc (Hons) Equine Science and Business (including Agriculture or Bloodstock routes)

Program Overview

This BSc (Hons) program combines equine science and business knowledge, preparing graduates for careers in the equine industry. It offers a blend of theoretical and practical learning, including a work placement, research project, and electives in specialized areas such as bloodstock management and agriculture. Graduates are equipped with a strong foundation in both equine science and business principles, enabling them to excel in diverse roles within the industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

BSc (Hons) Equine Science and Business (including Agriculture or Bloodstock routes)

This degree program combines scientific knowledge with business skills, focusing on the equine industry. It aims to equip graduates with the expertise and understanding to pursue a wide variety of exciting careers within the field. The program offers a unique combination of theoretical and practical learning, including lectures, tutorials, case studies, laboratory exercises, field visits, guest speakers, and a 15-week placement opportunity in the second year. Graduates possess a strong foundation in both equine science and business principles, enabling them to excel in diverse areas within the industry.

Outline:

• Year One: Explores the fundamentals of equine anatomy and physiology, breeding and genetics, business finance and accounts, equine health and disease, nutrition, and the global business environment.
• Year Two: Offers three pathways:
• Equine Science and Business:
Focuses on equine sports physiology and nutrition, veterinary science, equine behaviour and welfare, and research methods.
• Year Three: All pathways include research project/dissertation, specialist study, advances in equine nutrition and equine health.
• Equine Science & Business: Offers electives such as equine-assisted services for human wellbeing, advances in training the equine athlete, rural entrepreneurship.
• Agriculture: Offers electives like corporate finance, sustainable farm management, international marketing.
• Bloodstock: Offers elective in negotiations in business, advances in training the equine athlete, bloodstock industry study tour (Ireland).

Key features:

• Work placement opportunity
• Strong industry focus
• Research project
• Blends theoretical and practical learning
• Diverse range of electives
• Opportunities to attend industry visits and hear from guest speakers

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on modules and may include exams, portfolios, group work, individual presentations, research projects, and coursework assignments.

Teaching:

The program employs various teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars
• Laboratory work
• Field trips
• Practical sessions
• Guest lectures
• Independent study
The faculty comprises experienced and qualified professionals with expertise in equine science, veterinary science, animal science, business, agriculture, and related fields.

Careers:

Graduates are well-equipped for careers in diverse areas such as:

• Equine science
• Business management
• Research and development
• Veterinary practice
• Marketing
• Event management
• Education
• Journalism
• Stud farm management
• Livery yard management
• Equine insurance
• Racecourse management
• Bloodstock industry
• Equine training and rehabilitation

Other:

The program benefits from strong industry connections, providing students with access to networking opportunities and potential job placements. Research project findings are often published in academic journals, offering students valuable research experience and potential publication credits.

Tuition fees cover the cost of a student’s academic studies. This usually includes teaching costs, registration and examination fees (not repeat or trailing modules, re-sit fees or coursework resubmission). Any costs associated with work placements will be the student's responsibility. 2024-25 Applicants UK International Full-time £9,250 per year £15,300 per year Tuition fees may be subject to an inflationary increase each year as set out in our Access and Participation Plan 2019/20. Please visit the UKCISA website and consult the pdf guide “England HE – who pays Home Fees”. First check category ‘3 years in Republic of Ireland/UK/Islands, settled in UK’ or ‘Brexit temporary offer for courses starting before 2028: Irish citizens with residence in Europe or overseas territories’.