Equine Science (with integrated year in industry)

Why study Equine Science at Aberystwyth University?

• The syllabus of this course with the integrated year in industry is identical to its sister course BSc Equine Science (D322). Your work experience must be relevant to this degree and the year is assessed which will count towards your final degree grade.
• Students will have to organise their work experience under the guidance of our Director for Employability. There is no guarantee that the work experience will be paid. (If you cannot obtain a placement, then you must transfer to its sister course BSc Equine Science D322).
• During your year in work experience, you will pay a discounted tuition fee of which the information can be found here.
• Superb teaching and research facilities including state of the art labs.
• Internationally renowned passionate teaching staff who are experts in their fields for animal science and equine research.
• A fantastic equine centre with Olympic size indoor arena, all-weather manège, round pen, horse walker and livery facilities including turnout.
• Opportunities for work experience, foreign exchanges, internships, bursaries and training towards BHS exams.
• A modern equine facility providing livery, competition and educational resources.

Our Staff

The majority of teaching staff at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry.  The Institute has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

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).

Studying Equine science, you will develop specialist skills may include:

• Ability to evaluate the nutrition, training and welfare needs of horses;

• Undertake physiological assessment and monitoring.

Your year in industry:

In the 2016 Highflyers reports, 32% of graduate vacancies are taken by those who have previously worked for a company on a placement or/ a internship.  Make no mistake, you will develop confidence and gaining experience in the industry will stimulate your enthusiasm for the subject.

Completing a year in industry will allow you to:

• Apply the learning from your course to the work environment;
• Make industry contacts;
• Develop practical skills related to your area of study;
• Apply your practical skills and technical knowledge after returning to study;
• Enhance your CV and better prepare yourself for a job after graduating;

Students on this scheme should note that the department institute does not have automatic placements for every applicant. You will be responsible for finding securing the work experience, however, you will have the assistance of our institute Work Experience Coordinator and our dedicated careers advisor (James Cuffe, jpc11@aber.ac.uk). If you fail to find work experience you will be able to convert your course to the three-year version of your subject.