Bachelor of Science in Equine Science

at University of Limerick

What you will Study

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Years 1 & 2

All students undertake common modules for the first two years providing a strong base in science. You will take modules in Anatomy and Physiology, Feeding and Behaviour, Reproduction, Health and Disease, and Nutrition. In addition, a strong base in business is established with modules in Economics, Marketing and Accounting.

All students take modules in Equitation in the first two years. These modules involve horse riding and hands-on working with horses.

Semester 1
 

• BY4001    Biology 1
• CH4701    General Chemistry 1
• EC4111    Microeconomics (Non Business)
• EQ4051    Introduction To Horsemanship
• EV4012    Equine Anatomy & Physiology

Semester 2
 

• BY4002    Biology 2
• EC4112    Macroeconomics (for non-business)
• EQ4032    Equestrian Skill Analysis
• EV4032    The Horse Industry
• EV4042    Equine Reproduction

Semester 3
 

• EQ4013    Foundations Of Equine Locomotion
• EV4003    Equine Feeding & Behaviour
• EV4023    Equine Health & Environmental Management
• MK4603    Marketing
• CS4911    Introduction To Information Technology
  
  or
   
• CS4913    Business Information Systems

Semester 4
 

• AC4214    Accounting For Financial Decision Making
• EQ4014    Foundations Of Equine Performance
• EV4013    Equine Physiology
• EV4014    Equine Nutrition
• EV4015    Equine Health & Disease

Year 3

In the third year of the programme you will select one of the major professional options- Equine Business Management or Equitation. The Equine Business Management option offers modules in Enterprise Formation and Development, Principles of Risk Management, Business Consulting and Strategic Management.

With this option, you can also choose to undertake the study of a language selected from Spanish, French, German or Japanese. The Equitation option offers modules in the Young Horse, Equestrian Facilities, Performance Rider Development and Training and Managing the Performance Horse.

Semester 5
 

• BY4013    General Microbiology
• BY4045    Cell Biology & Biochemistry
• EV4005    Grassland And Grazing Management
• EV4025    Equine Breeding & Genetics

Business Management Option
 

• EP4005    New Enterprise Creation
• Equitation Option
• EQ4025    The Young Horse

Semester 6
 

• CO4320    Cooperative Education

Entry Requirements for applicants from India:

Standard XII examinations of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Metro State Boards or Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE), with first-division/class standing and a minimum average grade of 70%.  
 

• A language other than English and Mathematics must be taken as a subject up to Grade X.
• Where there is a specific subject requirement for a specific programme (e.g. Math, Physics, French, etc.), a minimum grade of 70% in that subject at Grade XII is required. 

Tuition Fees

These are based on Residency, Citizenship, Course requirements.

Review the three groups of criteria to determine your fee status as follows
 

1. Residency
    
   • You must have been living in an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland for at least 3 of the 5 years before starting your course
      
2. Citizenship
    
   • You must be a citizen of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland or have official refugee status
      
3. Course Requirements (all must be met)
    
   • You must be a first time full-time undergraduate (Exceptions are provided for students who hold a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification and are progressing to a Level 8 course in the same general area of study).
   • You must be undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of at least 2 year’s duration
   • You cannot be undertaking a repeat year of study at the same level unless evidence of exceptional circumstances eg serious illness is provided (in which case this condition may be waived)

Career opportunities

Graduates from this programme may choose from a wide variety of career opportunities in areas such as:
 

• Equine Enterprise Management (Stud Farms, Show Jumping Yards, Racing Yards, Equestrian Centres).
• Leisure, Recreation and Tourism based on Equine activities.
• Equestrian Marketing and Sales Enterprises.
• Equine related service industry (food supply, equipment manufacturing, laboratory servicing, management information (IT)).
• Equine Research and Development.
• Sports Journalism.
• Equine related organisations, including state and semi-state.
• Self-employment in the equine industry.
• Postgraduate studies