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Equine Science

University Centre Bishop Burton

UCAS Code: D428 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Equine studies

Animal science

This programme explores the science of the horse, offering in-depth knowledge into biological systems to bring informed approaches to the management, care, training and welfare.

Whilst studying with us, you will be able to apply knowledge in practical settings across a range of modules, utilising our outstanding commercial equine centre. If you are curious by nature and enjoy problem solving, this programme is for you!

Through our excellent onsite laboratories, we are able to equip you with confident and competent skills and techniques across a range of sciences including histology, haematology, nutrition analysis, microbiology and molecular biology. Our graduates feel prepared to enter a breadth of laboratory roles and are inspired to continue learning and contributing to extending knowledge to aid future developments.

You will have the opportunity to undertake live projects and investigations, with a plethora of opportunities to develop ability to evaluate and critically analyse information to make informed decisions. Core modules in molecular biology and immunology, ensuring you are up-to-date with the latest scientific developments relating to health and disease, transferable to range of roles within the equine industry and beyond.

**What will I study?**
Year 1:
- Academic, Employment and Professional Skills

- Equine Health and Husbandry

- Equine Evolution and Domestication

- Equine Anatomy & Physiology

- Introduction to Research Skills

- Scientific Principles and Laboratory Skills

- Equine Nutrition

- Cell Biology

Year 2:
- Research Methods and Analysis

- Equine Exercise Physiology

- Equine Behaviour and Welfare

- Cellular Processes and Biochemistry

- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

- Equine Infectious Disease

- Equine Reproductive Physiology

Year 3:
- Dissertation

- Equine Sport Injury and Diagnostic Techniques

- Immunology

- Applied Equine Biomechanics or Equine Clinical Nutrition

- Molecular Biology

- Contemporary Issues in Equestrianism.

**Learning and Teaching Approach**
This programme is delivered with a variety of learning and teaching approaches, utilising excellent onsite resources and extensive industry links for applied aspects. For all modules, there are theory sessions aimed to deliver the core content and provide the underpinning knowledge. Lecture delivery is used to convey the basic concepts, and facilitate further expansion of such concepts by the students, through independent study. Delivery in this format is interspersed with activities such as group tasks, workshops and Q&A for re-affirming knowledge and comprehension.

**Contact Time**
Contact time includes approximately 13 hours a week to include lectures, seminars, practicals, workshops, blended learning and academic development seminars.

Students are also expected to carry out a significant amount of independent study in addition to contact time (approximately 25-30 hours a week). Independent study includes reading around the subject, preparing for tutorials and seminars, preparing for, and completing, module assessments and revision for examinations; forming an essential part of a student’s learning journey.

**Career Opportunities**
Careers in laboratory settings, equine product development and sales, equine/animal nutritionists, some may become lecturers and researchers (may need relevant post-graduate qualification).

Students can gain positions within the wide area of the application of equine science, as well as scientific roles within medical, food and general laboratory settings.

Modules

Equine health and husbandry
Equine behaviour and welfare
Equine nutrition
Equine evolution and development
Equine reproduction
Immunology
Molecular biology
Applied equine biomechanics (elective)
Dissertation

Assessment methods

Assessment includes written assignments, practical demonstrations, portfolios, scientific reports, group or individual presentations and examinations. Opportunities for feedback on assessments are available prior to the final submission to support student development and achievement. Staff aim to return assessed work within a 15 working day timeframe (not including holidays) in order that students can most benefit from the feedback.

The Uni


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Bishop Burton

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85%
Equine studies
85%
Animal science

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Animal science

Teaching and learning

92%
Staff make the subject interesting
92%
Staff are good at explaining things
100%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
85%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

100%
Library resources
92%
IT resources
100%
Course specific equipment and facilities
62%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

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