Course Summary

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 will develop your practical application of key scientific principles. Teaching on this course is supported by our on-campus British Horse Society (BHS)-approved Equestrian Centre. The centre includes stabling for over 65 horses and international-sized indoor and outdoor arenas.

Course Details - Modules

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 Final year - Optimising Performance - Emerging Issues and Ethics - Advances in Rider Performance - Equine Disease and Diagnostics - Dissertation Full module descriptions and details can be found on the course page on the NTU website.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: DC36

Institution code: N91

Campus Name: Brackenhurst Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including a Science subject.

including a Science subject.

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, including relevant Science modules

112 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and one A-level or equivalent qualification, including an A-level Science subject.

including relevant Science modules

112 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels or equivalent qualification, including an A-level in a Science subject

We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 70%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees for 2022 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2021 are £9250. The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.

Provider information

50 Shakespeare Street
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Nottingham
NG1 4FQ

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