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Postgraduate Study

Postgraduate qualifications are ideal if youwant to continue developing specialist expertise in your subject area. Your goal may be to progress your industry career or tomove into the field of academia. Our qualifications in animal, agriculture, equine, sport and veterinary physiotherapy are developed in partnershipwith industry, to ensure you have a real impact. Qualifications are split into two categories – taught masters and research degrees. You can choose to study full-time or part-time. You can also progress directly from your undergraduate degree or at a later date.

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Research degrees (doctorates) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) A PhD can be taken on successful completion of a masters degree or directly from your undergraduate degree. The main component is the doctoral thesis – an extensive and original research project, that adds new knowledge to your field of study, and is worthy of publication. Doctorates are generally completed over three to five years and on successful completion, you’ll be able to put Dr in front of your name. Our qualifications •• Animal Behaviour andWelfare •• Anthrozoology •• Equestrian Performance •• Equestrian Performance and Rehabilitation •• Equine Behaviour andWelfare

Taught masters qualifications A taught masters degree involves lectures and practical sessions, alongside the completion of a dissertation or project. At Hartpury, our taught masters qualifications include: Integrated Masters degree (MSci) Undergraduate and postgraduate level study in one.

Masters in Science (MSc) Focused on a dissertation. Master of Research (MRes) Focused on independent research. 100% student

satisfaction for all postgraduate part-time courses*

•• Equine Science •• Sports Coaching

•• Strength and Conditioning •• Veterinary Physiotherapy

*Postgraduate Student Experience Survey 2019

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