Overview

You'll study the current issues and insights at the forefront of equine performance, health and welfare, and the philosophical, ethical and legal issues related to these. You'll gain an insight into the latest scientific research findings, and critically examine these in a practical context. The research project enables you to undertake and develop your own research interests with the support of experienced supervisors.

The MRes courses offer you the chance to develop even further your understanding of equine research and specialise within the fields of either performance or health and welfare. On these courses, you'll enhance your research expertise, enabling you to analyse and report findings to a high scientific standard, and communicate them to a wide range of audiences.

Careers and employability

The Equine Performance, Health and Welfare course from Nottingham Trent University will provide you with the professional skills, experience and knowledge necessary to pursue a wide range of careers within the area of equine science and health and welfare. Potential positions and fields include:

research assistant in animal or biological sciences
nutritionist
medical marketing and sales
scientific journalist
lecturer
equine consultancy
rehabilitation
sports psychology and coaching
equine behaviourist.

In particular students wishing to pursue the MRes course may continue their career in research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Equine Health

Equestrian Performance

Ethics and Consultation

Ethology and Welfare

Research Methods and Data Analysis

Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

There are no masters application deadlines. Applications should be submitted before the end of July for September intake.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

MRes

A minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent honours biological sciences degree.

MSc

A minimum of a 2:2 or equivalent honours biological sciences degree.

Tuition Fees

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17850 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9900 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time national: £4,950

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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Funding

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