BSc (Hons) Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation at Hartpury University

Programme overview

If you're passionate about Thoroughbreds, particularly if you want to learn about optimal health and minimising injury & disease throughout their life cycle (pre, during and post race-training) this is the programme for you. This programme enables you to analyse performance and appraise training methods whether preparing a horse for a race, returning a horse to fitness post injury or, retraining a former racehorse to take part in wider equestrian activities, and is ideal for those looking to combine practical equine skills with a love for science and research.

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

The horseracing industry offers an abundance of varied and exciting careers all over the world. Live briefs, field trips and work experience will strengthen your understanding of equine performance and rehabilitation in the racing world. Compulsory modules include Equine Functional Anatomy, Equine Veterinary Science, Management of Equestrian Facilities, Skills for the Equine Rehabilitation Professional, Introduction to the Horseracing Industry, Equine Musculoskeletal Diagnostics, Introduction to Equine Performance Analysis, Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include British Horseracing Authority's Development Programme; Racecourse Marketing & Operations; Equestrian Event Organiser; Management role, Irish National Stud; Bloodstock Assistant / stud staff / yearling prep; Stud Nominations Executive; Racehorse Trainer; 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: 3 or 4 years full time; part-time available

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/31366eb1-4b87-cc57-fdcf-0f2ebdd7b93c?academicYearId=2027

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