Applied Equine Science

Hartpury University
Postgraduate PgDip Full-time 1 Year Agriculture and related sciences

About this course

Apply theory to practice on a campus equipped with world-class equestrian facilities, including competition arenas, equine therapy and rider performance centres, as well as over 200 horses and riders of all levels.

This MSc Applied Equine Science degree provides the ideal opportunity for you to advance your existing expertise within the field of applied equestrian science.

You’ll build on previous knowledge and skills, studying a diverse range of industry-informed modules that have been designed to give you specialist understanding of the interaction of science with real-world equine practice.

Key to the course is developing your understanding of new technology in the field, with opportunities to utilise our state-of-the-art equipment, including thermography, gait analysis and electromyography. Data collection and measurement through your modules and thesis will enable you to uncover new knowledge in line with your own interests and industry needs.

You’ll be encouraged to attend and present at industry conferences to develop your academic and industry networks, including at our own annual Alltech-Hartpury Student Research Conference.

Study Options

This course is available in 5 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Gloucester

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Gloucester

Full-time (intensive)

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Gloucester

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Gloucester

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Gloucester

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2112 Biological scientists
3240 Veterinary nurses
1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Gloucester
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Agriculture and related sciences