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Bachelor of Equine Science
Bachelor of Equine Science

Bachelor of Equine Science

  • ID:UoQ610007
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C).

English Requirements

  • IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

  • TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

  • TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

  • Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

  • BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

  • CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

  • OET is not accepted.

Course Information

Build a strong understanding of horse and animal biology, structure and function in the Bachelor of Equine Science program.

You'll specialise in agricultural biochemistry, microbiology and its relationship to health and disease, horse behaviour, physiology, biomechanics, breeding, nutritional physiology and diet.

Choose from a range of electives, including agribusiness, biosecurity, pasture and production courses. Throughout the program, you'll work extensively with horses from the UQ Australian Stock Horse stud, alongside UQ’s expert instructors and lecturers.

At graduation, you'll have the scientific knowledge and practical skills required for careers in all aspects of the equine industry.

Transform your passion for horses into a career with a program focussed on strategies to improve their management, performance and welfare across the global equine industry.

CRICOS CODE: 087882G

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Core Courses

Complete 32 units

Level 1 compulsory courses

Complete these 10 units

Course Title

  • Biological Concepts & Plant Science

  • Applied Mathematics & Statistics

  • Fundamentals of Equine Science

  • Applied Animal Biology

  • Chemistry

Level 2 compulsory courses

Complete these 12 units —

Course Title

  • Agricultural Biochemistry

  • Agricultural Microbiology & Gene Technology

  • Animal Environmental Physiology

  • Equine Behaviour & Performance

  • Equine Breeding & Stud Management

  • Applied Animal Physiology

Level 3 compulsory courses

Complete these 10 units 

Course Title

  • Pasture Science & Management

  • Animal Health & Epidemiology

  • Equine Nutrition & Health

  • Equine Exercise & Rehabilitation

  • Animal Breeding & Genetics

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Equine welfare officer

  • Bloodstock agency representative

  • Equine health marketing manager

  • Equine industry development officer

  • Animal nutrition and health specialist

  • Racing and competition stables manager

  • Equine adviser

  • Equine journalist

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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