23Nov
UndergraduateHartpury University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Open days
Course summary
Hartpury’s transformative Equine Dental Sciences degree is tailored to forge you into a skilled Equine Dental Technician. You’ll receive hands-on learning on the yard and in laboratories, developing technical skills and knowledge important for handling, caring for and assessing the dental health of horses. You will be assigned a BAEDT mentor during the latter half of your first year to enable you to develop your knowledge and practical skills out in the field on placement. If you want to make the first steps into a career as an Equine Dental Technician then this is the course for you. Come and explore our passion for equine, and get an insider's look at one of our Open Days.
Modules
Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future. Modules include: Introduction to Equine Dentistry and Dental Instrumentation, Head and Dental Anatomy, Professional Development and Influence within the Equestrian Sector, Introduction to Equine Nutrition, Equine Industry, Equine Dental Examination, Equine Dental Pathology and Diagnosis, Routine Equine Dental Procedures, Business Management for Equine Dental Technicians, Equestrian Media Relations, Advanced Equine Dental Procedures, Applied Research Project, Sales, Negotiation and Customer Service, Creating Equestrian Content for Media Platforms and Developments in Equine Research. Modules are sometimes subject to change. Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study. For more information, please visit
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D220
- Institution code:
- H22
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Our international office will support students and their families to make their way through the application process smoothly, from deciding on the course, making visa applications, the cost of tuition fees and accommodation to enrolling at the University Centre ready to start their course. When you decide to study with us, you’ll be in good company, joining students from across the UK, the EU and around the world all studying courses in either animal, agriculture, equine or sport on our specialist campus and as an international student you are also guaranteed on-site accommodation during your first year. We are committed to continued investment and development of Hartpury University Centre ensuring an outstanding learning environment for all international students.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
T Level
All applicants will be interviewed to ensure this is the right course for you. A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, (or A* to C grades if relevant) or equivalent, to include Science (Biology or Chemistry or combined science), English Language and Mathematics. The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 72 UCAS tariff or equivalent providing this is combined with relevant experience. In addition to the above, applicants are required to hold a minimum of BHS Stage 2 care or Pony Club B test, or provide signature of a BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship (UKCC level 2 or equivalent) or BAEDT Equine Dental Technician to confirm that the applicant is able to: o understand basic horse behaviour and normal health o handle horses inside the stable o carry out routine grooming tasks o maintain a clean stable and provide food and water o Lead a horse safely in a variety of environments and hold a horse for inspection o In the absence of supporting documentation to confirm the above, a practical assessment can be run alongside your interview. We welcome students with equivalent qualifications. Please contact us to discuss. Previous learning towards a university-level qualification or relevant work experience may count as credit for this course. Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £16500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Maximum part time fees (home students only) £6,935
Sponsorship information
Hartpury offers a range of bursaries that can provide financial support to eligible students applying for degree courses, including: Support Bursary, Care Leavers Bursary, Full time Carers Bursary, Local Outreach Bursary, Local Bursary and Progression Bursary. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/facilities/life-at-hartpury/finance/
Provider information
Hartpury University
Hartpury House
Hartpury
Gloucester
GL19 3BE