PgProfDev Equine Science at University of Edinburgh

Programme overview

Standalone online courses from the Equine Science programme, which takes a scientific approach to horse health, welfare, reproduction, behaviour, nutrition and exercise. It is hosted within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and prepares students for careers or future research such as a PhD.

Faculty: College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine | Department: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies | Duration: Up to 2 years (maximum 50 credits), part-time intermittent online study | Intake: Multiple start dates | Study mode: online | Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take up to 50 credits of individual courses over two years, transferable towards the PgCert (ICL), PgDip (ICL) or MSc. Courses include Equine Digestion and Nutrition, Equine Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics, Equine Orthopaedics and Sports Horse Management, Equine Reproduction and Equine Exercise Physiology.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for universities and research institutions, industry (feed companies, stud farms, pharmaceuticals, consultancy), government bodies such as ADAS and DEFRA, and welfare organisations such as the RSPCA, WSPA and WHW.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme (2027-28 entry): UK 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in veterinary science or a biological science (such as zoology, animal/equine science or pharmacology). Applicants with a science degree below a 2:1, experienced veterinary nurses or farriers, or non-science graduates with British Horse Society Level 2 or above qualifications and/or at least 3 years' experience with horses may be considered and may be admitted to Certificate or Diploma level only at first (contact the programme team first). English language (all applicants, including UK nationals): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT (from 21 January 2026) 4.5 overall with at least 4.5 in each component; C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 overall with at least 169 in each component.

Intake: Multiple start dates

Duration: up to 2 years part-time (intermittent study)

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