Equine Science and Management

SRUC Scotland's Rural College
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Agriculture and related sciences

A-Level Entry

BCC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

This course will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to make an effective contribution to the equine industry. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to successfully establish and run a range of equine businesses both in the UK and further afield. You will develop the knowledge and skills to enable you to continue learning at postgraduate level, or to transfer skills and knowledge into a different future career path.

Graduates will manage the overall care of horses in a range of equine disciplines and settings such as nutritional advisors, yard managers, stud yards, the racing industry, welfare and animal/equine behaviour.

This course aims to provide learners with a solid and broad foundation in equine science-based subjects. This foundation will be combined with equine business management subjects to provide you with a range of expertise.

The course is offered at SRUC Oatridge campus, home to the Scottish Equestrian Centre (SNEC).

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC
Scottish Higher BBCC

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
1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
3240 Veterinary nurses

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Ecclesmachan
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Agriculture and related sciences
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000