Equine Performance Science BSc

Learn how to manage the human-horse partnership covering areas such as training, coaching, nutrition and performance.<br/><br/>Our BSc (Hons) Equine Performance Science degree is all about putting science into practice.<br/><br/>It will give you a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underpinning horse health and management. But we’ll also explore elements such as coaching the rider, saddle fit, behaviour, farriery, managing gait abnormalities and more.<br/><br/>You’ll be based in the Equine Training and Development Centre, which offers extensive facilities including a working stable yard, riding arenas and an equine therapy barn. There are around 70 horses on campus, and you’re able to bring your own horse to university too: find out more about our DIY Livery Yard.<br/><br/>Equine athletes are complex, with various strands of support combining to maximise their performance.<br/><br/>As a graduate, you’ll have a thorough understanding of all possible contributors to performance – from a micro to macro level – and be ready to contribute positively to equine performance.<br/><br/>There are a number of ways to study this course. As well as our 3-year full-time degree, you have the option of studying over:<br/><br/><br/>- 1 year to gain a Certificate in Higher Education<br/><br/><br/>- 4 years including a foundation year, to gain a BSc<br/><br/><br/>If you study the Cert HE initially, youll take five core modules then follow one of five pathways. Each pathway includes 2-3 optional modules, and is a route into one of our five BSc (Hons) equine degrees. These degrees are:<br/><br/><br/>- Equine Behavioural Science<br/><br/><br/>- Equine Bioveterinary Science<br/><br/><br/>- Equine Performance Science<br/><br/><br/>- Equine Performance and Business Management<br/><br/><br/>- Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation.<br/><br/><br/>You can apply through UCAS (UK students) or directly to us (international students).<br/><br/>All BSc students study the same modules, with the addition of foundation year modules for those taking the 4-year course. Cert HE students study Year 1 BSc modules.

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