阿伯里斯特威斯大学

Are you interested in enhancing your career prospects whilst studying Equine Science at Aberystwyth University? If yes, then our Equine Science with the integrated year in industry will be the course for you! With a long history of teaching equine science and outstanding teaching facilities for this specialist subject area, our degree at Aberystwyth University will allow you to explore horse reproduction including breeding technologies, its nutrition, welfare and care for maximum performance and its management in relation to exercise physiology and health. This degree is engineered to improve your career prospects by giving you the head start in the ever so competitive industry that is today.

What will I learn?

The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the four year degree scheme.

In the first year you will discover:

• The anatomy and physiology of the horse;
• Key principles of genetics and metabolism;
• The equine industry;
• The effects of exercise and training upon specific body systems.

You may also take part in a study tour, this may consist of:

• Different equine-related organisations;
• Racing training stables;
• Studs;
• Racecourses and sales.

Other enterprises examined may include veterinary laboratories, veterinary practices or schools, equine sporting events, non-thoroughbred breeding and/or training centres, and auction houses.

In your second year you will explore:

• Applied Nutrition of horses;
• Comparative exercise physiology;
• Mammalian reproductive anatomy and physiology;
• Research skills.

In your third year you will undertake your work experience placement in an industry that is relevant to your course. Failure to secure your work experience for this year, students will be able to transfer to its sister course D322.

In the final year you may study:

• Equine stud management;
• Advanced equine nutrition;
• Digestive disorders;
• Behaviour and welfare.

What opportunities are there for me?

Our alumni are currently in these following fields:

• Research Science;

• Working at nutrition companies;

• Stud management;

• Agriculture Business;

• Scientific journalism;

• Teaching (primary and secondary schools, FE colleges).