BSc (Hons) Equine Science (with Foundation Year)

The BSc (Hons) Equine Science program with a foundation year at Hartpury University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the equine industry, including horse breeding, health and nutrition, stable management, and more. This course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in the equine industry but lack the necessary qualifications or experience. The foundation year lays the groundwork for further study, giving students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills before progressing to the full degree program.

Additional Information

Hartpury University is located in Gloucestershire, England, providing students with access to some of the country's most beautiful and diverse countryside. The university has a strong reputation for equine education and has produced many successful graduates who have gone on to work in the industry. Students on this program will benefit from small class sizes, personalized attention from lecturers, and opportunities to get hands-on experience with horses through practical sessions and placements.

Discover Your Passion for Equines at Hartpury University

Hartpury University offers a unique combination of academic rigor and practical experience that sets it apart from other institutions. The university's location in the countryside provides students with a serene environment that promotes learning and growth. Additionally, the equine program at Hartpury is highly regarded in the industry, providing students with valuable connections and job opportunities after graduation.

The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into the degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to develop their knowledge of biology or study skills in order to progress to the full BSc qualification.

You’ll study a broad range of equine science topics, with options to tailor your learning to a number of interests and career pathways.

You don’t need to ride - all you need is a passion for horses and science, which you want to apply within the equine industry.

You’ll benefit from world-class facilities including our Equine Therapy Centre, industry-standard science labs, and 230 horses on campus, while you study how the horse’s body works, developing expertise in exercise anatomy and physiology and the impact that exercise has on the horse.

This applied science degree combines theory with practice, enabling you to develop in-depth knowledge and skills.

You’ll hear from leading industry and research experts and strengthen your learning through practical applications and field trips. You’ll also have the opportunity to study for a semester of your degree overseas

UCAS | A typical offer for this course is 32-48 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.

GCSE | A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, (or A* to C grades if relevant) or equivalent, to include English Language and Mathematics.

A-level | Typical offer is EE-DD or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A-levels.

Vocational Award | Typical offer is a PPP in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

Access | Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.

IB | Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of one Highers at H3 or above.

This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSEs have not been obtained.

Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Advanced Higher.

Irish Leaving Certificate | Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of one Highers. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum Ordinary Level.

OCR Cambridge Technical | Typical offer is a PPP in a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

T Level | Typical offer is Pass in your T Level overall grade in a relevant subject.

We welcome students with equivalent qualifications. Contact the admissions team to discuss this further.

We may interview mature applicants and those with non-traditional qualifications to ensure this is the right course for you.

Previous learning toward a university-level qualification or relevant work experience may count as credit for this course.

The 20 hours are the total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing are added together.