Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Equine Science
- 3 years
- Duration
- 17,750 GBP/year
- Price
- Sept 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
Studying the physiology, behavior, and nutrition of horses is a component of our degree in equine science.
Together with Abingdon and Witney College, we offer this course. You will be instructed at Oxford Brookes, with some sessions also taking place at the college's stud farm in Common Leys and Witney Campus. The farm operates as a racehorse breeding facility that raises young stock for thoroughbred sales.
Consequently, you have the opportunity to get practical business experience and to spend time with thoroughbreds while studying their genetics and anatomy.
You will have opportunities to publish your own research and attend relevant conferences.
You'll graduate knowing the most recent management ideas and scientific principles. As well as the abilities to put them into practice, whether moving forward into career in the equestrian business or somewhere else.
Possible careers include:
- Horse Breeder
- Equine Occupational Therapist
- Academic
- Lab Technician
- Pedigree Analyst
- Artificial Inseminator
- Broodmare Manager
- Veterinary Assistant or Technician
Program structure
Year 1
- The Practicing Scientist (double)
- Equine Anatomy and Physiology (double)
- Equine Business
- The International Equine and Thoroughbred Racing Industry
- Equine Behaviour and Cognition
- Applied Equine Health
Year 2
- Research Methods
- Equestrian Land and Resource Management 1
- Equine Medicine and Veterinary Techniques
- Equine Nutrition (double)
- Exercise Physiology
- Equitation Science
- Optional modules
- Equine Event and Racecourse Management
- Genetics
Year 3 (Optional Work Placement)
Year 4 (Year 3 If No Placement)
- Dissertation
- Ethics for Racing and Sports Horses
- Advanced Development for the racing and performance equine athlete
- Applied Equine Rehabilitation (double)
- Epidemiology
- Behavioural Science and Psychology
- Optional modules
- Equestrian Land and Resource Management 2
- Equine Event and Racecourse Management
- Genetics
- Critical Care of the Neonate
- Industry Placement and Personal Development 2
Price
- Tuition Fee - 17,750 GBP per year
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
- A recognised access course.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
