BSc (Hons) Equine Dental Science at Hartpury University

Programme overview

Hartpury’s transformative Equine Dental Sciences degree is tailored to forge you into a skilled Equine Dental Technician. You’ll receive hands-on learning on the yard and in laboratories, developing technical skills and knowledge important for handling, caring for and assessing the dental health of horses. You will be assigned a BAEDT mentor during the latter half of your first year to enable you to develop your knowledge and practical skills out in the field on placement.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course offers you the opportunity to acquire specialist scientific and professional skills and knowledge applicable to equine dental health both in the classroom and in practice with an assigned BAEDT mentor. Your course will allow you to develop technical skills within the laboratory and skills important for handling, caring for and assessing the dental health of horses and other equids. Compulsory modules include Introduction to Equine Dentistry and Dental Instrumentation, Equine Head and Dental Anatomy, Professional Development and Influence within the Equestrian Sector, Introduction to Equine Nutrition, Equine Industry, Equine Dental Examination, Equine Dental Pathology and Diagnosis, Routine Equine Dental Procedures.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Equine Dental Technician; Masters and PhD programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 112 UCAS tariff points, to include a science. A Levels: BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include a science at grade D or above. Vocational Awards: DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. Access: 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. This must include nine level 3 credits at Merit or above in a science. International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, from at least two Highers at H4 or above. This must include a science. T Level: An overall grade of Distinction, to include grade C or above in the Core component in a Science subject. T Level subjects considered are Animal Care and Management (Science Pathway), Healthcare Science and Science. Health will be considered on an individual basis. We will interview all applicants that are shortlisted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate degree fee (UK, ROI, Crown Dependencies, BOT); integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). International equine tuition fee for BSc degrees; integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/6ccea121-4cac-4acf-beda-38092ab83ad1?academicYearId=2027

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