IELTs 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in each component
This course will give you a sound knowledge and understanding of the physiological principles of equine sports science, and enable you to relate them to different equestrian disciplines. It is specifically designed for students wishing to further their knowledge of the science behind the production, management and training of performance horses, and develop their practical application of key scientific principles.
Why choose this course?
This course will provide you with the scientific knowledge and practical skills to improve the husbandry, performance and welfare of the horse as an athlete. With a strong focus on the science behind nutrition, sport and training, you’ll learn the practical and investigative skills required for a career in the equine sciences and related industries.
Brackenhurst is home to our Equestrian Centre which has international-sized indoor and outdoor arenas, plus modern laboratories for the scientific study of nutrition, physiology, disease and genetics.
You will have the option to take a work placement during your third year of study.
Equestrian industry guest speakers and eventing professionals give lectures and demonstrations to students.
The Mary King Arena was opened in May 2012 by the Olympian herself.
NTU is recognised as a centre of world-class research into all aspects of equine and equestrian science.
We offer sport scholarships to elite athletes across a range of sports, including high-level riders.
You can spend six months on international exchange with a partner university in Australia, Canada or Hungary during your second year of study. The equine team have close links with the University of Guelph, Canada.
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Year One
Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology
Equine Nutrition
Academic, Research and Professional Skills
Equine Behaviour and Welfare
Science of Equitation
Equine Management and Health
Year Two
Applied Exercise Physiology
Nutrition for Health and Performance
Sports Injury
Research Methods for Animal Sciences
Biomechanics
Reproduction, Breeding and Genetics
Year Three
This is a placement year for students on the four-year course.
Final year
Optimising Performance
Emerging Issues and Ethics
Advances in Rider Performance
Equine Disease and Diagnostics
Dissertation
Your future career
Graduates from this course are well-placed to take up a variety of careers within the equine sports industry, in nutrition, veterinary-related, the racing industry and equine charities.
Our graduates work for companies such as:
the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA)
The Jockey Club
Newmarket Equine Hospital
Some have also gone on to secure places on the prestigious British Horse Racing Authority Graduate Development Programme. You could also progress on to postgraduate study.
Excellent placement opportunities
You will have the option to take a year's placement in industry.
Why undertake a placement?
You will gain vital experience in a vocational position.
It will boost your CV and build useful contacts for your future career.
There are some exciting and challenging opportunities available within organisations such as Kentucky Equine Research, and Sydney, Edinburgh and Liverpool Universities.
You will also have the opportunity to carry out research for your final year dissertation.
Your placement opportunity may lead to a supplementary Certificate or Diploma in Professional Studies.
Students have gained valuable experience through recent placements such as:
Australian Equine Behaviour Centre (Andrew McLean)
Bellerive Stud, Australia
Bennett Equine Sport Rehabilitation
Fittocks Stud Newmarket
Hartstone Equestrian Ltd
Pakiri Beach Horse Riding, New Zealand
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
