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Equine Science & Welfare (Top-up) at University Centre Sparsholt - UCAS

Course summary

WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE? Join us if you are interested in enhancing your knowledge and skills within equine science and welfare sectors including nutrition, welfare, research, biomechanics and sports performance. Gain the scientific skills and knowledge needed for a career in scientific support and management of the performance horse. Be taught by leading industry experts in outstanding onsite facilities. Access fantastic facilities such as the Rider Performance Studio and Racewood Eventing Simulator. Tailor your learning to your interests and career goals with optional units and dissertation in this one year course. Be taught by leading industry experts who are passionate about delivering and conducting the latest research WHERE CAN I GO FROM HERE? You can progress to further study on the MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training or another MSc such as MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy or PhD programme. Our graduates enjoy a range of careers in equine veterinary nursing, equine behaviour, breeding, nutrition and welfare, laboratory based research and scientific support of performance horses. WHAT WILL I LEARN? The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in scientific support and management of the performance horse. You will use the outstanding facilities of the BHS-approved Equine Centre as well as fully equipped laboratories to develop the vital skills needed. The optional modules enable you to choose the study path that suits your career aims, with equine science subjects such as Equine Genetics and Reproductive Technologies and Applied Nutrition on offer. You will engage with industrial experience and careers development opportunities. A range of offsite visits and guest lectures give yet more industry insight.

Modules

LEVEL SIX Dissertation, Management and Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete, Equine Veterinary Science, Further Statistics, Professional Industrial Development, Contemporary Developments in Equine Research, Performance Horse Nutrition – optional * Equine Reproductive Technologies – optional* *subject to demand

Assessment method

Tutorial support throughout your programme of study will help you to develop your skills and knowledge, using a varied range of assessments, including case studies, seminars, investigative reports and practical sessions.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
422D
Institution code:
S34
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We welcome applications from international students. For further details on the English language requirements, visa requirements and student life, please see our website https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/international/.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Diploma of Higher Education, FdSc or HND in a relevant subject, plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above (or level 2 equivalents).

Additional entry requirements

Other

GCSE Maths and English @ Grade C/4 or above (or level 2 equivalents)


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Overall score of 6.0 with minimum scores of 5.5 in any of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) www.ielts.org/about-ielts/ielts-for-migration/united-kingdom
Trinity ISEPassPass in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/SELT/UKVI
PTE Academic60Minimum score of 60 or higher in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) www.pearsonpte.com/selt-tests/pte-academic-ukvi

We will also accept the following qualification: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT - minimum score of 33/50 in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) https://www.languagecert.org/en/uk-visa-exams/study-in-the-uk

Please email [email protected] for details

https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £4625 Year 1
England £4625 Year 1
Northern Ireland £4625 Year 1
Scotland £4625 Year 1
Wales £4625 Year 1
Channel Islands £4625 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

www.sparsholt.ac.uk/university-centre/additional-costs/

Sponsorship information

Sparsholt offers a College Bursary of up to £750 per annum to all eligible students. For further details please see our website https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/university-centre/fees-and-funding/.

Equine Science & Welfare (Top-up) at University Centre Sparsholt - UCAS