About Bsc Equine Science in Aberystwyth University
With a long history of teaching equine science and outstanding teaching facilities for this specialist subject area, our degree at Aberystwyth University will allow you to explore horse reproduction including breeding technologies, its nutrition, welfare and care for maximum performance and its management in relation to exercise physiology and health.
Why study Equine Science at Aberystwyth University?
- You will have access to superb teaching and research facilities including state of the art labs.
- You will be taught by our internationally renowned passionate teaching staff who are experts in their fields for animal science and equine research.
- The department houses a fantastic equine centre with Olympic size indoor arena, all-weather manège, round pen, horse walker and livery facilities including turnout.
- Aberystwyth is located in an outstanding coastal location with miles of unspoiled beaches to gallop upon a few miles from the equine centre!
- All students on this course will have the opportunity to undertake work experience, international student exchanges, internships, bursaries and training towards BHS exams.
What opportunities are there for me?
Our alumni are currently pursuing careers in the following:
- Research Scientist
- Working at nutrition companies
- Stud manager
- Agriculture Business
- Scientific journalism
- Teaching (primary and secondary schools, FE colleges)
While studying Equine science, you will develop specialist skills that may include:
- an ability to evaluate the nutrition, training and welfare needs of horses
- Undertaking physiological assessment and monitoring.
Academic qualification equivalents:
- We generally accept minimum 75% in year XII Std. of the Centeral Board of Secondary Education and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, in addition to the state boards of education in India.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL : 88 with minimum component scores: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17.
- PTE : 55 with minimum scores of 51 in each component
Aberystwyth University Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
£48.4 million |
| Number of campuses |
Three campuses |
| Number/Percentage of International Students |
18% |
| Total number of Professors |
395 |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
90% |
| Graduate Job Rate |
92% |
| Number of Residence Vacancy |
3100 |
| International Fee |
£13,200-14,750 |
| Number of Academic Programmes |
Undergraduate & Postgraduate |
| Mode of Programme |
Full time, online and distance learning |
| Scholarship Investment |
£40,000 |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£18,500 a year |
| Residential Investment |
£45 million |
Aberystwyth University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Cost |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
| Tuition fees |
13,600 – 16,800 |
| Food, Laundry & Toiletries |
1,800 |
| Books, Equipment & Stationery |
150 |
| Social |
1,170 |
| Clothing |
200 |
| Travel Home |
200 |
| T.V. Licence |
150.50 |
| Extras |
400 |
| Total |
17,670.5 – 20,870.5 |
