Equine Science and Welfare Management BSc (Hons)
Wrexham University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Northop

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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The relationship between horse and human is increasingly seen as central to the equestrian industrys development – and this degree is one of a very select number in the UK that focuses on this.Key course featuresFree training alongside your degree and £100 towards the cost of British Horse Society qualificationsApply new and existing scientific principles to the management and training of horses, whilst embracing equine welfare Study at our rural Northop campus in the beautiful North Wales ...Read more

The relationship between horse and human is increasingly seen as central to the equestrian industrys development – and this degree is one of a very select number in the UK that focuses on this.Key course featuresFree training alongside your degree and £100 towards the cost of British Horse Society qualificationsApply new and existing scientific principles to the management and training of horses, whilst embracing equine welfare Study at our rural Northop campus in the beautiful North Wales countryside, with practical learning at Clwydian Stud, Overton, both providing access to excellent equestrian facilities, as well as making use of the amenities at the Wrexham campusGet ahead in the job market by gaining industry experience from work placements, educational visits and guest speakers

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
17/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
130th
Animal Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Animal Science graduate salary at this uni
£15,000
UK Animal Science graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
18 Feb 15

I am very pleased with the tutors support. Tutors are extremely helpful. Modules are made clear and anything that is not understood, the tutors are more than happy to go over it!..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
18 Feb 15

Overall a good uni with good facilities, catering to all age groups and abilities. Staff are helpful and approachable. A friendly environment. A wide range of students so..Read more

Modules

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

CDDDDD Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

DDD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:0,M:45,P:0 Grades / Points required

AS:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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96-112 UCAS Tariff points

96-112 UCAS Tariff points

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96-112 UCAS Tariff points

Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.

96-112 UCAS Tariff points

Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.

96-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates

96-112 UCAS Tariff points

Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement. Where GCSE Maths, English and/or Science are required these must be at O4 or above.

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Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.

Popular A-level subjects

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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I am very pleased with the tutors support. Tutors are extremely helpful. Modules are made clear and anything that is not understood, the tutors are more than happy to go over it!...
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SR
Student Reviewer
18 Feb 15
Overall a good uni with good facilities, catering to all age groups and abilities. Staff are helpful and approachable. A friendly environment. A wide range of students so...
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Wrexham University
Wrexham University , Wrexham

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Wrexham University
Northop Campus Holywell Road Northop CH7 6AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Flint  1.7 miles away

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