Equine Science BSc (Hons)

With a long history of teaching equine science and outstanding teaching facilities for this specialist subject area, our degree at Aberystwyth University will allow you to explore horse reproduction including breeding technologies, its nutrition, welfare and care for maximum performance and its management in relation to exercise physiology and health.

Overview

Why study Equine Science at Aberystwyth University?

• You will have access to superb teaching and research facilities including state of the art labs.
• You will be taught by our internationally renowned passionate teaching staff who are experts in their fields for animal science and equine research.
• The department houses a fantastic equine centre with Olympic size indoor arena, all-weather manège, round pen, horse walker and livery facilities including turnout.
• Aberystwyth is located in an outstanding coastal location with miles of unspoiled beaches to gallop upon a few miles from the equine centre!
• All students on this course will have the opportunity to undertake work experience, international student exchanges, internships, bursaries and training towards BHS exams.

Students can elect to study a number of IBERS modules in the medium of Welsh.

Employability

What opportunities are there for me?

Our alumni are currently pursuing careers in the following:

• Research Scientist
• Working at nutrition companies
• Stud manager
• Agriculture Business
• Scientific journalism
• Teaching (primary and secondary schools, FE colleges)

While studying Equine science, you will develop specialist skills that may include:

• an ability to evaluate the nutrition, training and welfare needs of horses
• Undertaking physiological assessment and monitoring.