BSc (Hons) Equine Science at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Combine your love of horses with a curiosity for science as you explore the science behind equine health, performance and behaviour. It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as BSc/BA (Hons) students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Agriculture, Animal and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During this course you’ll develop a strong, evidence-based understanding of equine science, management and industry practices. In Year 1, you'll build a solid foundation in core scientific areas such as anatomy, physiology, nutrition, behaviour and the equine industry's structure and ethics. Year 1: Fundamentals of the Equine Industry, Foundations of Equine Science, Scientific Approaches to Equine Husbandry and Welfare, Structure and Functional Assessment. Year 2: Equine Behavioural Science, Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, Ruskin Module, Research Methods, Equine Clinical Bioveterinary Science, Equine Reproduction and Genetics; options include Horse & Rider Development, Veterinary Interventions and Diagnostics. Year 3: Advances in Equine Nutrition, Ethical and Sustainable Approaches to Equine Welfare, Major Project, Equine Global Innovation and Sustainability; options include Performance Analysis and Advancement, Developments in Veterinary Science.

Career pathways

This degree has given me the chance to develop my passion into a meaningful career and given me many opportunities I wouldn’t have had without their amazing connections in industry. Upon graduation, you’ll be well-prepared for a career in equine nutrition, welfare, rehabilitation, performance analysis or research, and you’ll be highly valued by employers looking for graduates who can apply critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving to real-world challenges.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=u1898,u1920,u1899

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