Hartpury University Prospectus

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Equine Science Integrated Masters (MSci)

Student Profile

Saskya Bingei BSc Equestrian Sports Science student

You’ll hear from professionals in lectures and strengthen your learning through field trips. You’ll tailor your studies after your first year, with subjects covering biomechanics, nutrition, therapy, behaviour, disease and disorders, and breeding. You’ll examine the horse’s body, understanding the effect that exercise, training and nutrition has on performance. Your first two years will follow the standard BSc route, after which you’ll pursue masters-level modules. Your final year research project will enable you to investigate an area that fascinates you. Industry opportunities The optional integrated placement year on this degree means you can gain valuable industry experience. Students have recently undertaken work placements at our Equine Therapy Centre, the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and pharmaceutical companies. You could also undertake an international study exchange at Delaware Valley University, USA.* This course is ideal for those who are keen to investigate various aspects of equine science in detail, uncovering new knowledge through research, before progressing into their career. Complete an undergraduate and postgraduate-level qualification in four years. Benefit from world-class facilities including an Equine Therapy Centre, industry-standard science labs and horses on site. Graduate destinations • British Horseracing Authority graduate scheme • Sales Manager, Horse and Country TV • Freelance Journalist • Nutritionist / Lab Technicians at leading nutrition companies • Welfare and Research Officer, HorseTrust

Entry requirements A typical offer is 128 UCAS tariff points See entry requirements on pages 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

I get to see so many cases treated by our therapists and the Three Counties Vets while working at our Equine Therapy Centre. As my tutor says, the horse and rider are a team and everyone working with that team is part of what makes a winning horse and rider partnership. Everyone must work together to get it right and it’s amazing seeing it work." "I love seeing the rider work with the therapists and vets to rehabilitate an injured horse.

UCAS code D336 4 years

Integrated placement year - An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career

Semester abroad - Study a semester of your degree at Delaware Valley University, USA*

Achieve undergraduate and postgraduate-level qualifications in 4 years 4 years We’ve been improving saddle fitting and investigating rider knowledge of stirrup length to improve the safety and performance of both horse and rider Did you know?

Saskya recently undertook work experience at the Asian Games in Jakarta

Hear her story hartpury.ac.uk/Meet-Saskya

Saskya working with a horse in our Equine Therapy Centre

*Additional costs may apply. Please see course page on website