BSc (Hons) Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation

at Hartpury University

The horseracing industry offers an abundance of varied and exciting careers all over the world. Live briefs, field trips and work experience will strengthen your understanding of equine performance and rehabilitation in the racing world.

You’ll also have opportunities to support the rehabilitation of racehorses in our commercial Equine Therapy Centre, experiencing first-hand the latest scientific approaches to racehorse training and rehabilitation post-injury.

You’ll graduate with a strong portfolio of skills and experience, ready to take your next step into employment or further study.

Compulsory modules

• Equine Functional Anatomy
• Equine Veterinary Science
• Management of Equestrian Facilities
• Skills for the Equine Rehabilitation Professional
• Introduction to the Horseracing Industry

• UCAS | A typical offer for this course is 96-112 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 CCC-BBC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A-levels including one in a Biological Science.
• Vocational Award | Typical offer is MMM-DMM in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Access | Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma to include a minimum of a pass in a Biological Science module at Level 3.
• Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of two Highers, including one in a Biological Science.
• The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 72 UCAS tariff or equivalent providing this is combined with relevant experience.
• We welcome students with equivalent qualifications. Please contact us to discuss.
• 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

Several of our graduates from our equine programmes have gone on to forge successful careers within the horseracing industry. One has even gone on to become the UK’s youngest racehorse trainer! Roles include:

• Management positions within the Irish National Stud
• Bloodstock Nominations Manager
• Racehorse Trainer
• Sports therapy and rehabilitation for horse and rider
• Graduate Scheme, British Horseracing Authority