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MSc Applied Equine Science (MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate)
at Hartpury University

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 13,000
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This MSc Applied Equine Science degree provides the ideal opportunity for you to advance your existing expertise within the field of applied equestrian science.

You’ll build on previous knowledge and skills, studying a diverse range of industry-informed modules that have been designed to give you specialist understanding of the interaction of science with real-world equine practice.

Key to the course is developing your understanding of new technology in the field, with opportunities to utilise our state-of-the-art equipment, including thermography, gait analysis and electromyography. Data collection and measurement through your modules and thesis will enable you to uncover new knowledge in line with your own interests and industry needs.

You’ll be encouraged to attend and present at industry conferences to develop your academic and industry networks, including at our own annual Alltech-Hartpury Student Research Conference.

Course Content
Below you’ll find the compulsory and optional module indicators for the full MSc degree.

Students on the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma courses will be able to select from both compulsory and optional modules in line with interests and career goals.

Compulsory modules
- The Research Process
- Investigating Equestrian Research
- Equine Management for Optimal Performance and Welfare
- Developing a Sustainable Equine Industry
- Postgraduate Dissertation (MSc only)
Optional modules
- Postgraduate Independent Study
- Rider Performance
- Applied Equine Exercise Physiology
- Therapy and Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete
- Equine Behaviour
- Advances in Equestrian Biomechanics
Entry Requirement
Academic
- 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Non-academic
- Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.
International
- In addition to the academic qualification an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.
Fees & Scholarships
UK STUDENTS:
£9,000

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (INCLUDING EU):
£13,000
Career Prospect
Your career

Industry opportunities on this course largely come from our own businesses on campus (see facilities tab), as well as the networking facilitated through guest lecturers and field trips.

On-campus opportunities

Our commercial equine therapy and performance centres offer opportunities for students to gain industry experience to support their careers. With teams made up of expert personnel alongside volunteers, you could have the opportunity to get hands-on with clinical cases and to network with the range of allied professionals that involved in the rehabilitation and management of the horses, including veterinarians, farriers, nutritionists and more.

Furthermore, opportunities exist to gain valuable industry experience by volunteering at the national and international level events hosted by our Equine Centre. These include the Five Star Hartpury Horse Trials and the Hartpury International Festival of Dressage.

Cost Of Studying At Hartpury University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Applied Equine Science (MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate) at Hartpury University