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BSc (Hons)/BSc (Hons) with Foundation year Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation

Typical offer 128 UCAS points Biology/relevant diploma required 32-48 UCAS points for Foundation year UCAS code D42L 3 years DF2L 4 years with Foundation year Foundation year Gain subject-specific knowledge for the BSc degree Integrated placement year An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career

Develop your expertise in racehorse performance analysis and rehabilitation. Graduate with a strong portfolio and the contacts you need for an international horseracing career. Apply scientific principles to training practices, analyse performance and understand the rehabilitation of racehorses. You’ll examine the biology of the racehorse, including how functional anatomy and physiology, nutrition, genetics and health combine to underpin performance and success. You’ll also have opportunities to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career goals, in areas such as sports medicine, performance analysis or therapy and rehabilitation. Live briefs, field trips and work experience will strengthen your learning. Industry opportunities Alongside opportunities in leading horseracing yards in Gloucestershire, you could have opportunities to support the rehabilitation of racehorses in our commercial Equine Therapy Centre on campus, experiencing first-hand the latest scientific approaches to racehorse training and rehabilitation, post injury. This course is ideal for those who have a passion for the racehorse as an athlete, in particular their performance and rehabilitation, and are keen to develop a career within this industry.

Graduate destinations • Management roles, Irish National Stud • British Horseracing Authority, graduate scheme • Marketing Manager, York Racecourse • Sports therapy and rehabilitation (horse and rider) • Racehorse Trainer