Are you interested in building the skills and knowledge to make an effective contribution to the equine industry?
Would you like to study a course which offers you an unbeatable combination of fantastic facilities, practical experience and expert knowledge?
Then the Equine Science and Management degree is the course for you!
The BSc (Hons) Equine Science and Management is a unique programme that combines a range of equine science and management topics. Learning and teaching draws on best practices from across the world and provides you with a broad and strong knowledge base combined with extensive practical experience. The programme will equip you with the skills to apply scientific knowledge to a wide range of practical situations in the equine industry.
KEY FACTS
BSc / BSc (HONS) EQUINE
SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Progression courses:
• HNC / HND Equine Studies
• Advanced Certificate Horse Care
• NC Horse Care / Racehorse Care
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 Highers at BBCC to include a science subject.
National 5 (A-C) in English and Maths.
Plus two weeks of practical work experience.
Recorded evidence of your riding ability, to include a minimum of walk, trot, canter and jumping should be submitted along with your application unless you are applying for the non-riding version of the course.
WHERE CAN I STUDY?
Please visit the Course Catalogue on our website for full details: www.sruc.ac.uk/courses
“The equestrian facilities at SRUC Oatridge Campus are excellent and the practical learning elements of the programme take place at our Scottish National Equestrian Centre where students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.”
WHAT’S THE COURSE LIKE?
The Equine Science and Management programme blends theory and practical elements across all years of the programme. You will learn to integrate and apply equine science and management subjects to real-life practical situations so you can make an effective contribution to industry. Subjects include anatomy and physiology, health, nutrition, behaviour, welfare and ethics, exercise physiology, horse and rider performance, and equitation science. You will also evaluate global equine industries and business models so they can draw on examples of best practices from across the world.
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STUDY VISITS
Study visits are organised as part of the programme with students seeing firsthand how successful equine businesses operate. There are industry placement opportunities in years 1 and 3 of the programme where you can undertake a placement in an aspect of industry that interests you. These placements provide great opportunities to gain additional experience and develop industry contacts. Previous year 3 placements included funded opportunities with Olympic riders in the Netherlands. You can also gain hands-on experience assisting with running and organising events and competitions at SNEC.
SRUC Oatridge is home to the Scottish National Equestrian Centre (SNEC) where you have access to state-of-the-art equestrian facilities, resources and a stable yard of up to 30 horses during your studies.
PRACTICAL SKILLS
Learning and teaching follow an active blended approach with some online theory sessions combined with oncampus experiential learning. Campus sessions incorporate active learning and group activities and include practical sessions with regular access to hands-on learning with our college horses. During the first two years of the programme you will also participate in looking after the college horses learning how to manage a busy stable yard.
Students also have access to our stateof-the-art eventing simulator which they can use to practice dressage movements up to grand prix level and jump fences up to 1.20 m.
EQUIPMENT & COSTS
The practical nature of the Equine Science and Management programme means that you will require personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing. This includes footwear and clothing suitable for working with and riding horses and a riding hat up to current safety standards. Students taking the riding route will also require a body protector up to current safety standards for jumping sessions.
You need to purchase your own equipment and we advise that riding hats and body protectors are fitted by a qualified fitter.
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEARS 1 AND 2
• 15 module credits per year
• Three days of contact time per week
• A range of assessment methods including posters, presentations, case-studies, practical tasks, essays, and in-class tests.
YEARS 3 AND 4
• 8 modules per year
• Half day contact time per week per module
• A range of assessment methods including infographics, projects, case-studies, presentations, posters and scientific literature review activities with the approach placing greater emphasis on developing academic, industry and research skills concluding with the Honours project in 4th year. Students will also have the opportunity to personalise their own learning and assessment throughout the programme by selecting from a range of assessment topics allowing them to explore an area of particular interest in more detail.
COURSE CONTENT
The HNC (degree Year 1) introduces you to a range of equine science and management subjects and develops your practical skills.
The HND (degree Year 2) develops your knowledge of managing equine events and businesses as well as developing your knowledge of equine behaviour and reproduction.
Years 3 and 4 build on the broad foundation developed during the first two years taking a more in depth look at equine science and management subjects to apply scientific knowledge to a wide range of practical situations in the equine industry. Modules studied in third and fourth year will ensure you have the skills relevant to industry or further study.
YEAR 1 MODULES INCLUDE:
• Equine Anatomy and Physiology
• Equine Nutrition
• Equine Health
• Equine Selection
• Care of the Competition Horse
• Lungeing
• Using Software Application Packages/ Information Technology – Application Software 1
• Work Placement
• Equine Facility Management
• Equine Fitness
• Graded Unit 1
• Equitation (riding option)
• Creating a Culture of Customer Care (non-riding option)
• Youngstock (non-riding option)
YEAR 2 MODULES INCLUDE:
• Managing an Equine Business
• Planning Equine Facilities
• Equine Behaviour
• Equine Grassland Management
• Organising an Event
• The Broodmare
• The Stallion
• Graded Unit 2
• Riding and Training Techniques on the Flat (this module can be ridden or non-ridden)
