Equine Science & Welfare BSc (Hons)
University Centre Sparsholt
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?Join us if you are interested in enhancing your knowledge and skills within equine science and welfare sectors including nutrition, welfare, research, biomechanics and sports performance. Gain the scientific skills and knowledge needed for a career in scientific support and management of the performance horse. Be taught by leading industry experts in outstanding onsite facilities. Access fantastic facilities such as the Rider Performance Studio and Racewood Eventing ...Read more

WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?Join us if you are interested in enhancing your knowledge and skills within equine science and welfare sectors including nutrition, welfare, research, biomechanics and sports performance. Gain the scientific skills and knowledge needed for a career in scientific support and management of the performance horse. Be taught by leading industry experts in outstanding onsite facilities. Access fantastic facilities such as the Rider Performance Studio and Racewood Eventing Simulator. Tailor your learning to your interests and career goals with optional units and dissertation at Level 6. Be taught by leading industry experts who are passionate about delivering and conducting the latest researchHOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including written exams, case studies, seminars, investigative reports and oral assessments.WHERE CAN I GO FROM HERE?You can progress to further study on the MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training or another MSc such as MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy or PhD programme. Our graduates enjoy a range of careers in equine veterinary nursing, equine behaviour, breeding, nutrition and welfare, laboratory based research and scientific support of performance horses.WHAT WILL I LEARN?The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in scientific support and management of the performance horse. You will use the outstanding facilities of the BHS-approved Equine Centre as well as fully equipped laboratories to develop the vital skills needed. At Level 6, optional modules enable you to choose the study path that suits your career aims, with equine science subjects such as Equine Genetics and Reproductive Technologies and Applied Nutrition on offer. Throughout your course, you will undertake a range of industrial experience and careers development opportunities. A range of offsite visits and guest lectures give yet more industry insight

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Animal Science
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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 - 70 = 30% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
30%
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80%
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Animal Science graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Animal Science graduate salary
£19,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCE Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

80 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

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

H4,H4,H4,H4 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

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

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T Level:

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Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)

Dependant on qualifications

Merit in a relevant subject/science (96 UCAS tariff points)

Including a relevant subject/science and one other at H4 or above with Maths and English at S3 if no GCSE or equivalent (112 UCAS tariff points)

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)

In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)

In a relevant subject/science (120 UCAS tariff points)

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£4,625 per year

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£4,625 per year

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£4,625 per year

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University Centre Sparsholt
Sparsholt Winchester Hampshire SO21 2NF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Winchester  2.2 miles away

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