Oxford Brookes University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
On our Equine Science degree you will study the reproduction, physiology, behaviour and nutrition of horses. We run this course in partnership with Abingdon and Witney College. You'll be taught at Oxford Brookes with some sessions at Witney Campus and the college's stud farm at Common Leys. The farm runs as a racehorse stud producing youngstock for thoroughbred sales. So you have the chance to gain real-life commercial experience. And spend time with thoroughbreds as you learn about anatomy and genetics. You will have opportunities to publish your own research and attend relevant conferences. On graduating you will have an up-to-date understanding of scientific principles and management theories. As well as the skills to implement them, whether progressing into employment within the equine industry or elsewhere. Possible careers include:
- Horse Breeder
- Equine Occupational Therapist
- Academic
- Lab Technician
- Pedigree Analyst
- Artificial Inseminator
- Broodmare Manager
- Veterinary Assistant or Technician.
Modules
Year 1 modules include equine anatomy and physiology, equine breeding and stud practice, business for the equine industry and skills for life scientists. An academic adviser supports first-year students through tutorials, designed to oversee your progress and help you to adjust to university life. Year 2 offers compulsory content as well as optional modules across science and business topics. You will gain knowledge of the biological systems of the horse and how they function as the horse performs in a range of disciplines. You will also develop an understanding of the industry in national and international contexts and an appreciation of the close relationship between scientific and management systems. In your final year, optional modules include equine genetics, equine injury and rehabilitation and equestrian land management, together with a dissertation or independent study.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- D322
- Institution code:
- O66
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across the world. We have information on how to apply to Oxford Brookes as an international applicant on our website. Please copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
Further information on our English language requirements can be found on our website.
English language requirement
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £16900* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP