BSc (Hons) Equine Science at Hartpury University

Programme overview

If you’re passionate about horses and science and want to learn more about how these incredible animals work, then this is the course for you. During your degree, you'll study the health and functioning of the horse, including topics such as nutrition, breeding, and veterinary health. Throughout additional options you can further tailor your learning to your interests and career pathways.

Duration: 3 or 4 years full time; part-time available | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; optional integrated placement year) | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This degree covers a wide range of equine science topics relating to health and functioning of the horse through compulsory and optional modules, which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Core topics will cover anatomy and physiology of the horse, equine health and disease, nutrition, reproduction and genetics, and exercise physiology. Compulsory modules include Equine Functional Anatomy, Equine Industry, Fundamental Skills for the Equine Scientist, Introduction to Equine Nutrition, Equine Veterinary Science, Equine Genetics, Equine Exercise Physiology, Equine Nutrition.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Welfare Research Officer, Horse Trust; Nutritionist; Lab technician roles; Technical Policy Advisor, Home Office; British Horseracing Authority Graduate Scheme.

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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: 3 or 4 years full time; part-time available

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/a8c9fbcf-0e99-8387-c58c-b3224d99a7cb?academicYearId=2027

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