8Feb
UndergraduateUniversity Centre Myerscough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This three-year Honours degree programme provides students with an excellent opportunity to understand and apply a range of scientific principles to the management and development of the horse, rider and the wider equestrian industry.
Modules
Year 1 - Equine Biology; Academic and Professional Skills; Applied Equine Husbandry; Science of Equine Training and Behaviour; Ethical Practices in the Equine Industry; Elective. Year 2 - Equine Biomechanics; Research Methods; Equine Exercise Physiology; Equine Nutrition; Professional Development for Careers in the Equine Sector; Elective. Year 3 - Research Project (double module); Advances in Animal Science and Technology; Manipulating the Equine for Performance; Applied Equine Behaviour and Welfare; Innovations in the Equine Nutrition Industry OR Innovations in the Equine Breeding Industry
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:
- D425
- Institution code:
- M99
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Scottish Higher - AACC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D
Scottish Advanced Higher - CDD
T Level - P - D*
Normally 5 GCSEs Including Maths and English (or equivalents) are required, however, applicants are advised to check with the University Centre if they do not possess the specific qualifications. The University Centre may consider applicants with work experience within a relevant industry in place of some qualifications. Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis. If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
You may be required to attend an interview and will be contacted directly if this is the case.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent. |
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14500 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £14500 | 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
Additional costs for items that are essential for the course include: £100 - If riding - Jodhpur boots, long leather or riding boots, £90 - Jodhpurs (plain navy or black), riding hat, hair net, gloves, £10 - laboratory coat, £80 - College polo shirt, sweatshirt and jacket (or plain navy or black), £30 - strong boots or wellingtons for yard work. Additional costs for opportunities and items that are optional for the course include: £33 - College padded gillet, £25 - College rugby shirt, £400 - field trips and visits (including possible overseas trips), £70 - if jumping - body protector, £75 - if riding - long and short whip, non-suede gaiters, white shirt and tie, £22 - waterproof trousers
Provider information
University Centre Myerscough
St Michael's Road
Bilsborrow
Preston
PR3 0RY