Equine Sports Science, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

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.

Year One

• Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology

• Equine Nutrition

• Academic, Research and Professional Skills

• Equine Behaviour and Welfare

• Science of Equitation

• Equine Management and Health

• Applied Exercise Physiology

• Nutrition for Health and Performance

• Sports Injury

• Research Skills

• Training and Cognition

• Reproduction, Breeding and Genetics

• Optimising Performance

• The Sustainable Equine

• Advances in Rider Performance

• Equine Disease and Diagnostics

• Dissertation