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Master of Science - MSci
Hartpury University
Full Time
SEP-25
5 Years
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Master of Science - MSci
Hartpury University
Full Time
SEP-25
5 Years
Master of Science - MSci
Hartpury University
Part Time
SEP-25
9 Years
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Get ahead by completing an undergraduate and postgraduate level qualification in four years. You'll study a range of equine science topics, underpinned by up-to-the-minute research and industry developments. You'll benefit from leading academic and industry expertise and outstanding facilities. Combining theory with practice on this applied science degree, you'll make use of our outstanding facilities, including our equine therapy center, industry-standard science labs and horses, all onsite. Youll hear from leading industry and research experts and strengthen your learning through practical application and field trips. Throughout the course, you can expect to gain a thorough understanding of how the horse functions and the impact of exercise. After your first year, youll be able to tailor your studies with optional modules. You'll study topics such as nutrition, health and disease and breeding, with the option to delve deeper into biomechanics, therapy and rehabilitation, and behavior as well. Your first two years will follow the standard BSc route. Youll then begin integrating masters level modules into your learning. Your final MSci year will be dedicated to masters-level study only, culminating in a significant research project, focused on a topic of your choice. All you need is a passion for horses and the drive to develop knowledge through research within the equine industry.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
ABB or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include a science at grade D or above.
128 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include a science at C or above. You must have completed two years study at Higher Level.
128 UCAS tariff points, to include a science.
128 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. This must include nine level 3 credits at Merit or above in a science.
128 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, from at least two Highers at H4 or above. This must include a science.
128 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include a science at H3 or above.
DDM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
An overall grade of Merit in a relevant subject.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,100 per year
Students from Domestic
Tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2024 only. Following the UK Government’s announcement in relation to raising the tuition fee cap we expect to increase our undergraduate tuition fees within the boundaries set from the start of the 2025/26 academic year.
£12,100 per year
Students from Other UK
Tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2024 only. Following the UK Government’s announcement in relation to raising the tuition fee cap we expect to increase our undergraduate tuition fees within the boundaries set from the start of the 2025/26 academic year.
£20,625 per year
Students from EU
Tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2025 only, and may be subject to change in future years.
£20,625 per year
Students from International
Tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2025 only, and may be subject to change in future years.
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