Equine Studies
SRUC Scotland's Rural CollegeUndergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Agriculture and related sciences
A-Level Entry
DE
About this course
Throughout the course you will develop:
•the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to equip you for a variety of roles in the equine industry
•knowledge of nutrition, fitness, anatomy and physiology, equine selection and preparation of horses for competitions
•practical business skills through modules such as Equine Facility Management and Yard Management
•transferable skills such as IT skills and teamwork.
Students will also undertake early morning and weekend yard duties as part of the course.
Upon successful completion of this course students may apply to join Year 2 of HND Equine Studies.
Entry Requirements
A-Level Grades DE
Scottish Higher CC
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
3111 Laboratory technicians
1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2112 Biological scientists
1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
3240 Veterinary nurses
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Higher National Certificate - HNC
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Ecclesmachan
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Agriculture and related sciences