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Equine Science (with foundation year) at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS

Course summary

This course is an integrated foundation degree, where you'll progress onto our BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Science course, once you successfully complete your foundation year. Our integrated foundation degrees offer a unique gateway to our BSc courses for those who currently don't meet the degree-level entry criteria. The foundation year acts as a launch pad, supporting you with the transition to university learning. Anticipate a year filled with the development of robust study skills, increased confidence in tackling intricate problems, and the cultivation of independent learning. Rest assured, by the end of this transformative year, you'll emerge well-prepared for the exhilarating challenges that await you at degree level. About the BSc course This course will give you a sound knowledge and understanding of the physiological principles of equine sports science, and enable you to relate them to different equestrian disciplines. It is specifically designed for students wishing to further their knowledge of the science behind the production, management and training of performance horses, and will develop your practical application of key scientific principles. You'll be based at our Brackenhurst Campus where you'll benefit from our extensive Equestrian Centre. Throughout the course you'll use the centre to gain the practical and research skills needed for careers in the equine industry. We also offer student livery at the centre.

Modules

Year One - Foundation Biology - Laboratory Skills - Science in Practice - Field Skills - Preparing for Success Year Two - Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology - Equine Nutrition - Academic, Research and Professional Skills - Equine Behaviour and Welfare - Science of Equitation - Equine Management and Health Year Three - Applied Exercise Physiology - Nutrition for Health and Performance - Sports Injury - Introduction to Research - Training and Cognition - Reproduction, Breeding and Genetics Final year - Optimising Performance - The Sustainable Equine - Applied Science Communications - Equine Disease and Diagnostics - Dissertation Full module descriptions and details can be found on the course page on the NTU website.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
DC3X
Institution code:
N91
Campus name:
Brackenhurst Campus
Campus code:
3

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.


Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
88%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Tuition fees for 2026 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2025 are £9535 .The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.
Equine Science (with foundation year) at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS