Course description
Explore areas that contribute to horses' performance including nutrition, equitation science, training, health and coaching. Study in our specialist equine facilities at ARU Writtle.
Our BSc (Hons) Equine Performance Science degree is all about putting science into practice.
It will give you a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underpinning horse health and management. But we’ll also explore elements such as coaching the rider, saddle fit, behaviour, farriery, managing gait abnormalities and more.
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.
Equine athletes are complex, with various strands of support combining to maximise their performance.
As a graduate, you’ll have a thorough understanding of all possible contributors to performance – from a micro to macro level – and be ready to contribute positively to equine performance.
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Training Course Content
Year One
Core modules
- Equine Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits)
- Equine Practical Skills (15 credits)
- Equine Health Management (15 credits)
- Assessment for Performance and Health (15 credits)
- Equine Nutrition (15 credits)
- Breeding and Foaling (15 credits)
- Saddle Fit and Farriery (15 credits)
- Functional Anatomy (15 credits)
Year Two
Core modules
- Research Methods (15 credits)
- Business Skills (15 credits)
- Equitation and Coaching (15 credits)
- Exercise Physiology (15 credits)
- Introduction to Animal Biomechanics (15 credits)
- Young Horse Production (15 credits)
- Equine Health and Disease (15 credits)
- Extrinsic Factors Affecting Equine Performance (15 credits)
Year Three
Core modules
- Capstone Project (30 credits)
- Influencing Equine Performance (15 credits)
- Biomechanics (15 credits)
- Applied and Clinical Equine Nutrition (15 credits)
- Equitation Science (15 credits)
- Current Issues in the Equine Industry (15 credits)
- Sports Medicine (15 credits)
Course delivery details
- BSc (Hons) | 3 Years or 4 Years with a Foundation Year
- CertHE | 1 Year
- DipHE | 2 Years
Modules are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We'll assess your progress in a number of ways including practical assessments, assignments, anatomy workbooks, lab reports, case studies, poster presentations, exams, and your dissertation – the Capstone Project.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
- UK student fees - £9250 per year
- International student fees – £15,900 per year
Continuing Studies
Careers
As a graduate of our BSc (Hons) Equine Performance Science degree, you'll have the scientific understanding and practical knowledge to pursue a career in the equine industry.
Some of the job roles you may consider are:
- horse and rider instructor
- equine nutrition
- show co-ordinator/event manager
- equine trainer/educator
- competition horse production.
Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Equine Performance Science.
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