BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Rehabilitation at Hartpury University

Programme overview

If you’re passionate about maximising equine performance and rehabilitation alongside veterinary and professional teams, then this is the ideal course for you. This degree is also ideal for those looking to combine practical equine skills with a love for science and research. You’ll explore the fundamentals in equine performance analysis and rehabilitation, whilst developing your practical horsemanship skills further.

Duration: 4 years full-time; part-time available | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; integrated placement year required) | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Central to this degree is the training, performance and rehabilitation of the equine athlete. You'll develop practical skills in ground schooling, performance analysis and therapeutic equipment. Compulsory modules include Equine Functional Anatomy, Equine Veterinary Science, Management of Equestrian Facilities, Equine Industry, Skills for the Equine Rehabilitation Professional, Introduction to Equine Nutrition, Equine Musculoskeletal Diagnostics, Introduction to Equine Performance Analysis.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Equine therapy centre management; Rehabilitation and re-training on competition and racing yards; Postgraduate study, eg. McTimoney practitioner; Equine performance analyst.

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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.

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: 4 years full-time; part-time available

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/5e4b5a8e-722c-4444-90b5-ded6b8e6d181?academicYearId=2027

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