Equine Bioveterinary Science

Study biological and veterinary sciences as they apply to the horse, in order to improve their health and welfare. You'll cover areas such as pathophysiology, immunology, microbiology, and breeding. Get practical experience in the laboratory and with horses.

Our BSc (Hons) Equine Bioveterinary Science degree combines theory and practical skills, so you gain a thorough scientific knowledge as well as the skills to apply it in the equine industry.

As a student in Writtle, you’ll cover all the main equine bioveterinary science areas including breeding and reproduction science, diseases and epidemiology, equine health, immunology and pharmacology, nutrition, performance, and veterinary microbiology.

You’ll be based in the Equine Training and Development Centre, which offers extensive facilities including a working stable yard, riding arenas and an equine therapy barn. There are around 70 horses on campus, and you’re able to bring your own horse to university too: find out more about our DIY Livery Yard.

There are a number of ways to study this course. As well as our 3-year full-time degree, you have the option of studying over:

1 year to gain a Certificate in Higher Education

4 years including a foundation year, to gain a BSc

If you study the Cert HE initially, you'll take BSc Year 1 core modules then follow one of five pathways. Each pathway includes 2-3 optional modules, and is a route into one of our five BSc (Hons) equine degrees. These degrees are:

Equine Behavioural Science

Equine Bioveterinary Science

Equine Performance Science

Equine Performance and Business Management

Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation.

You can apply through UCAS (UK students) or directly to us (international students).

All BSc students study the same modules, with the addition of foundation year modules for those taking the 4-year course. Cert HE students study Year 1 BSc modules.