BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year)

at Hartpury University

Compulsory modules

• Foundation Skills Development
• Academic Skills in Practice (Internship)
• Reviewing Literature
• Foundation Equine Studies
• Foundation Biological Principles
• Equine Functional Anatomy
• Equine Veterinary Science
• Management of Equestrian Facilities
• Equine Industry
• Skills for the Equine Rehabilitation Professional
• Introduction to Equine Nutrition
• Equine Musculoskeletal Diagnostics
• Introduction to Equine Performance Analysis
• Equine Performance and Rehabilitation
• Research Methods for Equine Science
• Professional Placement Experience in the Equestrian Sector

• UCAS | A typical offer for this course is 32-48 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.  
• GCSE | A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, (or A* to C grades if relevant) or equivalent, to include English Language and Mathematics.
• A-level | Typical offer is EE-DD or equivalent. This must include a minimum of one A-level.
• Vocational Award | Typical offer is a PPP in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Access | Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
• Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Higher.
• Practical competency | In addition to the above, applicants are required to hold a minimum of BHS Stage 2 care and lunge or Pony Club B test, or provide signature of a BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship (UKCC level 2 or equivalent) to confirm that the applicant is able to:
  • handle horses inside the stable
  • carry out routine grooming tasks
  • maintain a clean stable and provide food and water
  • select and fit rugs appropriately
  • tack up and un-tack (saddle and bridle)
  • lead a horse safely in a variety of environments and hold a horse for inspection
  • lunge a horse for exercise according to instructions
  • In the absence of supporting documentation to confirm the above, a practical assessment can be run on a relevant offer-holder day.
  • understand basic horse behaviour and normal health
• We welcome students with equivalent qualifications. Contact the admissions team to discuss further.
• We may interview mature applicants and those with non-traditional qualifications to ensure this is the right course for you.
• Previous learning towards a university-level qualification or relevant work experience may count as credit for this course.

UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands students*
£9,250

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (INCLUDING EU)
£13,000

As a graduate, you will understand the complexity of the equine industry and will be capable of working within it, having met industry informed practical competencies.

You'll have a thorough knowledge of the science underpinning performance and rehabilitation and will be able to use this knowledge to appraise training methods, monitor the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes and analyse equine performance to enter a graduate-level position within the equine industry.

You’ll also have the transferable skills you need for other graduate careers. Our careers team can support you to find and prepare to secure your perfect role. Typical graduate destinations might include:

• Equine therapy centre management
• Rehabilitation and re-training on competition and racing yards
• Postgraduate study, eg. McTimoney practitioner
• Equine performance analyst