Equine Science and Management Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Equine Science and Management Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
This course will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to make an effective contribution to the equine industry. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to successfully establish and run a range of equine businesses both in the UK and further afield. You will develop the knowledge and skills to enable you to continue learning at postgraduate level, or to transfer skills and knowledge into a different future career path.
Graduates will manage the overall care of horses in a range of equine disciplines and settings such as nutritional advisors, yard manage...
This course will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to make an effective contribution to the equine industry. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to successfully establish and run a range of equine businesses both in the UK and further afield. You will develop the knowledge and skills to enable you to continue learning at postgraduate level, or to transfer skills and knowledge into a different future career path.
Graduates will manage the overall care of horses in a range of equine disciplines and settings such as nutritional advisors, yard managers, stud yards, the racing industry, welfare and animal/equine behaviour.
This course aims to provide learners with a solid and broad foundation in equine science-based subjects. This foundation will be combined with equine business management subjects to provide you with a range of expertise.
The course is offered at SRUC Oatridge campus, home to the Scottish Equestrian Centre (SNEC).
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Oatridge
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A57-G55
Institution Code
S01
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
To include a science subject.
Scottish Higher
To include a science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants with relevant Extended Diplomas are considered on an individual basis.
T Level
Applicants with relevant T Levels are considered on an individual basis.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants should be able to offer National 5 (A-C)/GCSE (9-4) in English and Maths
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
Applicants undertaking relevant HNC qualifications may be considered for advanced entry. Please contact the Admissions Team (admissions@sruc.ac.uk) to discuss further.
Scottish HND
Applicants undertaking relevant HND qualifications may be considered for advanced entry. Please contact the Admissions Team (admissions@sruc.ac.uk) to discuss further.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Toi include a science subject
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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