Equine Science BSc (Hons)
Hartpury University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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If youre passionate about horses and science and want to learn more about how these incredible animals work, then this is the course for you. During your degree, youll study the health and functioning of the horse, including topics such as nutrition, breeding, and veterinary health. Throughout additional options you can further tailor your learning to your interests and career pathways. Combining theory with practice on this applied science degree, youll benefit from world-class facilities ...Read more

If youre passionate about horses and science and want to learn more about how these incredible animals work, then this is the course for you. During your degree, you'll study the health and functioning of the horse, including topics such as nutrition, breeding, and veterinary health. Throughout additional options you can further tailor your learning to your interests and career pathways. Combining theory with practice on this applied science degree, youll benefit from world-class facilities including our Equine Therapy Centre, industry-standard science labs and 230 horses on campus, while you study how the horses body works, developing expertise in exercise anatomy and physiology and the impact that exercise has on the horse. You'll hear from leading industry and research experts and strengthen your learning through practical application, enabling you to develop in-depth knowledge and skills. You'll also have the opportunity to study a semester of your degree overseas or complete a year in industry to gain valuable industry experience.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
74/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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Employment rate
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80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Animal Science graduate salary at this uni
£15,600
UK Animal Science graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Emily
03 Dec 24

Friendly environment, places to go when studying/ quiet areas. Easy to find support if..Read more

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millie
03 Dec 24

More areas for lunch, graze is always full. Love the library, would love it to be bigger. Study loft is great but unfortunately busy as..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£18,150 per year

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£18,150 per year

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Hartpury University
Hartpury University , Gloucester

Located in Gloucestershire, right in the heart of the English countryside, Hartpury University offers highly specialised courses...

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Hartpury University
Hartpury House Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3BE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Gloucester  2.5 miles away

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