Equine Science and Management

About this programme

This unique programme combines a range of equine science and management topics. Learning and teaching draws on best practices from across the world and provides you with a broad and strong knowledge base combined with extensive practical experience. The programme will equip you with the skills to apply scientific knowledge to a wide range of practical situations in the equine industry. Graduates will manage the overall care of horses in a range of equine disciplines and settings such as nutritional advisors, yard managers, stud yards, the racing industry, welfare, and animal/equine behaviour. You can apply for this programme using the apply now button located at the top and bottom of this page. Detailed information on how to apply can be found on our applications instructions page. Recorded evidence of your riding ability, to include a minimum of walk, trot, canter and jumping should be submitted along with your application unless you are applying for the non-riding version of the course. It would be advantageous if candidates held BHS Stage 1 and 2 or the Pony Club B test. 3 A-Levels BCC, including Biology and preferably English, with GCSE passes in Maths and English. JCPA plus 4 Irish Leaving Certificate subjects at Higher Level at H3, H3, H3, H3, including Biology and preferably English. Take a look around the SRUC Virtual Experience for lots of great student videos and examples of what it’s like to study our courses, along with campus and facility tours. SRUC holds open days regularly. Visit our listings page for details of our up-coming events.