Equine Dental Science, BSc (Hons), Hartpury University

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Full-time, Part-time	3 years	September	find out	find out

About Equine Dental Science, BSc (Hons) - at Hartpury University

Hartpury’s transformative Equine Dental Sciences degree is tailored to forge you into a skilled Equine Dental Technician. You’ll receive hands-on learning on the yard and in laboratories, developing technical skills and knowledge important for handling, caring for and assessing the dental health of horses. You will be assigned a BAEDT mentor during the latter half of your first year to enable you to develop your knowledge and practical skills out in the field on placement.

If you want to make the first steps into a career as an Equine Dental Technician then this is the course for you. Come and explore our passion for equine, and get an insider's look at one of our Open Days.

To support you to develop specialist vocational skills teaching on this programme is a mix of scheduled and independent learning directly linked to BEVA and BAEDT professional practice requirements. The unique way in which this programme is designed enables you to explore anatomy, horse handling and theoretical aspects during your first semester which then progresses throughout the programme both onsite at Hartpury and within practise with a mentor. You will be assigned a BAEDT mentor during the latter half of your first year to enable you to develop your knowledge and practical skills out in the field on placement.

You’ll also develop your commercial business and client communication skills in order for you to be able to be best placed upon graduation* to excel as a professional Equine Dental Technician, blending expertise in equine dental techniques with business readiness.

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Entry requirements

UCAS | A typical offer for this course is 112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.
GCSE | A minimum of 5 GCSE's at grade 9 to 4, (Or A* to C grades if relevant) or equivalent, to include English Language, Mathematics and a Science (Biology or Chemistry or combined science).
A-level | Typical offer is BBC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A Levels including one in Biology at grade D or above.
Vocational Award | Typical offer is a DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
Access | Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma to include a minimum of a pass in a Biology module at Level 3
IB | Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of two Highers at H3 or above, including one in Biology.
Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Advanced and One Higher, to include Biology.
Irish Leaving Certificate | Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of two Highers including one in Biology at H4 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Ordinary Level.
OCR Cambridge Technical | Typical offer is a DDD in a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
T Level | Typical offer is Merit in you T Level overall grade in a relevant subject.

The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 80 UCAS tariff or equivalent providing this is combined with relevant experience.

Practical competency | In addition to the above, applicants are required to hold a minimum of BHS Stage 2 care or Pony Club B test, or provide signature of a BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship (UKCC level 2 or equivalent) or BAEDT Equine Dental Technician to confirm that the applicant is able to:

understand basic horse behaviour and normal health
handle horses inside the stable
carry out routine grooming tasks
maintain a clean stable and provide food and water
Lead a horse safely in a variety of environments and hold a horse for inspection
In the absence of supporting documentation to confirm the above, a practical assessment can be run alongside your interview.

All applicants will be interviewed to ensure this is the right course for you.

We welcome students with equivalent qualifications. Please contact us to discuss.

Previous learning towards a university-level qualification or relevant work experience may count as credit for this course.

Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at Hartpury University

Hartpury has a number of scholarships and bursaries available to support students from outside the UK.

You can apply for more than one bursary, but only one bursary will be awarded (usually the highest value for which you're eligible).

Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship

A number of scholarships of £3,000 are available to support international students to join and thrive at Hartpury University.

Andrew Beacham Awards

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Hartpury is an amazing place with an amazing campus. You really get to know the people around you and make a close family.

WONGA MATUBATUBA

Wonga is from Johannesburg, South Africa and is a student on Hartpury’s BSc (Hons) Agriculture with integrated placement year programme. He has successfully applied to join the Breaking Barriers Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) Scholarship scheme 2023, run in partnership with McDonald's UK and Ireland.

Why Hartpury?

“I chose to study at Hartpury after being offered a Rugby scholarship there. I thought an Agriculture degree would really uplift my farming knowledge and help me back home commercially.

Hartpury is an amazing place with an amazing campus. You really get to know the people around you and make a close family.

As an international student leaving home for the first time, my classmates and tutors are really helping me in my learning and life in general – and sparked my love for agronomy!

The knowledge, real-life experience, and industry contacts I’m gaining at Hartpury are preparing me for my future. I’d love to continue studying and specialise in agricultural law or commercialise my family farm in South Africa – and Hartpury is making this possible.”

We get lots of support with study skills and great materials to help us to prepare for lectures. Hartpury is such a nurturing place to be.

DHRUVPAL ANCHAN

Dhruvpal studied MSc Applied Equine Science at Hartpury, as well as studying with us for his diploma and undergraduate degree.

Dhruvpal's Hartpury experience

"I really enjoyed studying my diploma at Hartpury College, so Hartpury was an obvious choice for university-level study too.

Adjusting to university study after three years working took some time, but the module leaders and academic support teams have been great. We get lots of support with study skills and great materials to help us to prepare for lectures. Hartpury is such a nurturing place to be.

My goal on this degree is to uncover the science behind classical equine training methods, and use this to understand and improve horse welfare and performance."

If you want to play at the highest level, it’s a great place to study. You’ll also get a great education and make unforgettable memories.

MATT EVANS

Matt studied BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching at Hartpury and now plays Championship rugby for the Cornish Pirates and is part of the Canadian national team.

Matt's Hartpury Experience

"Being at Hartpury really shaped me into who I am. Although you’re supported throughout, you have to grow up quickly and learn how to be an adult.

You get a great education as well as a professional environment to train in. You learn to manage your time, balancing playing with your studies. It gives you a strong educational platform and the experience of what it takes to train and play at an elite level.

If you want to play at the highest level, it’s a great place to study. You’ll also get a great education and make unforgettable memories."

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