Equine Sports Science BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Brackenhurst Campus

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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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Brackenhurst Campus

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3 Years

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This course will give you a sound knowledge and understanding of the physiological principles of equine sports science, and enable you to relate them to different equestrian disciplines. It is specifically designed for students wishing to further their knowledge of the science behind the production, management and training of performance horses, and will develop your practical application of key scientific principles.Youll be based at our Brackenhurst Campus where youll benefit from our ...Read more

This course will give you a sound knowledge and understanding of the physiological principles of equine sports science, and enable you to relate them to different equestrian disciplines. It is specifically designed for students wishing to further their knowledge of the science behind the production, management and training of performance horses, and will develop your practical application of key scientific principles.You'll be based at our Brackenhurst Campus where you'll benefit from our extensive Equestrian Centre. Throughout the course you'll use the centre to gain the practical and research skills needed for careers in the equine industry. We also offer student livery at the centre.

WUSCA ranking:
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16/101
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10th
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45th
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Tiegan
05 Dec 24

Everyone is so lovely and easy to get along with however I will say on my particular campus there isn’t much to..Read more

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Jessica
03 Dec 24

Just would say to have more free events throughout the year where some people can get out and meet people that are struggling to..Read more

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A level

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

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

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

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T Level:

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104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including a Science subject)

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including a Science subject or equivalent)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant Science modules

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including a relevant Science subject.

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including relevant Science subject or equivalent).

DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Science modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

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