This course is unique in the UK. The Equine Performance, Health and Welfare course from Nottingham Trent University focus on the recent advances in equine health and disease, sports horse nutrition, behaviour, ethics, exercise physiology, equitation science, and genetics in the context of enhancing equine performance, health and welfare.
Equine Performance, Health and Welfare, MRes/ MSc
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About
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
- Ethics and Consultation
- Ethology and Welfare
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Research Project
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 12 months
- Average part-time duration 24 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Upper Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
MRes- A minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent honours biological sciences degree.
- A minimum of a 2:2 or equivalent honours biological sciences degree.
Tuition Fee
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14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14500 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
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7000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7000 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
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- Part-time UK/EU: £3,500
Living costs for Nottingham
- 583 - 980 GBP/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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