HNC Equine Studies at University of the Highlands and Islands

The HNC Equine Studies is taught fully online through the Rural Studies Centre at Halkirk and gives the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for working with horses to a high standard. It prepares students for BHS exams and develops business and management skills. The course is undergoing periodic review and reapproval, so some aspects may change before enrolment.

Duration: Full time: 1 year; part time: 2 years  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Mandatory units are care of the competition horse, preparation of horses for competitions, graded unit 1, equine anatomy and physiology, equine facility management, equine fitness, equine health, equine nutrition and equine selection. Options may include the brood mare, the stallion, equine youngstock, equitation and driving the single turnout.

Career pathways

Roles in equine retail, equine facilities and studwork, or as a competition groom in equine and leisure, at home or abroad. Graduates can progress to the BA (Hons) Equine Business Management at UHI North, West and Hebrides.

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