This BSc degree develops your knowledge and understanding of a range of equine health and welfare issues occurring during the current equine crisis and beyond, with a particular emphasis on development of practical skills for enhancement and maintenance of general health and welfare following injury. In addition to developing broad equine-specific knowledge and skills, the programme will also foster key transferrable professional and analytical skills. Through work-based learning opportunities and Hadlow college's links, you will graduate in a strong position to enter the equine industry.
Degree structureYear 1
- Equine Anatomy and Physiology
- Work Based Learning
- Equine Nutrition
- Equine Husbandry
- Groundwork, Handling and Restraint
- Applied Equine Welfare.
Year 2
- Welfare of the Horse
- Work Based Training
- Introduction to Research Skills
- Grassland and Estate Management
- Equine Vet Practices and Treatment
- Equine Welfare Case Studies.
Year 3
Core:
- Advanced Equine Behaviour and Cognition
- Dissertation
- Injury Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Professional Practice in the Welfare Industry.
Optional:
- Applied Alternative Therapies
- Advanced Handling and Groundwork.
