Overview

You will learn how to practically apply a scientific approach to benefit:

horse health

welfare

performance

This Equine Science (Online Learning) programme from The University of Edinburgh is the first and only Equine Science programme to be hosted within an international centre of veterinary excellence. It provides students with detailed knowledge and understanding of equine science and its applications and is excellent preparation for enhancing your equine career or future independent research such as a a PhD.

Career opportunities

Graduates from this research-rich, taught Equine Science (Online Learning) programme from The University of Edinburgh will be prepared for employment in research establishments, such as:

universities and research institutions

industry, such as feed companies, stud farms, pharmaceuticals and consultancy firms

government organisations, such as ADAS and DEFRA

welfare organisations such as the RSPCA, WSPA and WHW

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Equine Digestion and Nutrition

Equine Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics

Equine Behavioural Medicine

Equine Orthopaedics

Equine Reproduction

Equine Exercise Physiology

Equitation Science

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-01-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

April, January intakes only for PgProfDev

It is encouraged you apply at least one month prior to entry so that there's enough time to process your application.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip - 120 credits

PgCert - 60 credits

PgProfDev - up to 50 credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 22 other Masters in Animal Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in veterinary science or a biological science, with subject areas including zoology, animal/equine science or pharmacology/pharmacy.

It may also consider your application if you have a science degree that is below a 2.1 qualification, or you are an experienced veterinary nurse or farrier, or a degree in a non-science subject, and you hold Level 2 or above British Horse Society qualifications and/or have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with or caring for horses. You may be admitted to Certificate or Diploma level only in the first instance.

Tuition Fee

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International

6366 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.
National

6366 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.

PgDip - £12,735

PgCert - £6,370

PgProfDev: 10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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