Overview

In this way you gain a Masters degree by research but with the opportunity to explore other taught areas of interest in equine science. Providing you with a high level of research training, the Equine Science MRes degree from Aberystwyth University is the ideal stepping-stone for those considering a PhD in equine science or the wider field of animal/veterinary/biological science as well as careers in research and development.

Working under the supervision of active researchers with expertise in the field, you will develop a year-long equine science research project in the areas of production, reproduction, parasitology, nutrition, cognition, behaviour, anatomy and exercise physiology. You will be mentored in hypothesis-driven experimental design, and will receive training in analytical techniques, statistical analysis and the interpretation of results.

Career opportunities

This course will prepare you for a wide range of careers within the equine industry to improve horse health and welfare or to work in the research and development sector of the equine industry as well as the wider veterinary/animal/biological science fields.

Our graduates often progress to careers in:

Scientific research
Scientific publishing
Equine/Animal Nutrition
Equine/Animal Welfare
Teaching
Equine/Animal breeding
Consultancy
Laboratory work
Many graduates have also progressed to PhDs or Veterinary Medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Breeding and Genetics
Equine Nutrition
Equine Reproductive Physiology and Breeding Technology
Infection and Immunity
Understanding Equine Action: from Anatomy to Behaviour
Research Methods in the Biosciences

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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More details

Applicants are encouraged to apply for postgraduate study as early as possible

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Good Undergraduate degree 2.2 (UK) (or above) equating to a mark of 56.5 or above in a related subject.
Copies of University transcripts (certified translated copies are required if original document is not in English or Welsh).
Copies of Degree certificates (certified translated copies are required if original document is not in English or Welsh).
Personal statement within 1-2 A4 pages.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21515 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11055 GBP / year

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Living costs

Aberystwyth

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 GBP / month

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Funding

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