BSHEESXX - BSc (Hons) Equine Science - Programme Specification

This programme specification contains details on the learning outcomes and teaching assessment strategies for the BSc (Hons) Equine Science with Integrated Placement Year and BSc (Hons) Equine Science awards.

Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Equine Science programme will have gained a thorough knowledge of the normal horse in health and disease and use this knowledge to study the horse in the context of the present day equine industry. The programme will have allowed the student to explore and develop the theme of the horse as an athlete and consider all aspects contributing to its performance.

Students will have been required to pass core modules that contain information on equine and comparative animal anatomy, as well as exercise physiology, nutrition, and research methods. Students will have also completed an independent scientific investigation. In addition to these core subject areas, equine science students will have undertaken a number of optional modules that investigate a broad spectrum of subject areas within the field of equine science, including behaviour, stud and reproductive techniques, therapy and rehabilitation, as well as the equine business industry.

Students can benefit from gaining valuable work experience during the year work placement which is optional in this programme. There are also study abroad and exchange opportunities available to students on the equine science degree.