Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management, BSc (Hons)

For those aspiring to a career in the thoroughbred or sports horse industry, our specialist Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management course provides comprehensive training in breeding, training, racecourse management, and enterprise. At its core is hands-on industry experience, including a second-year work placement and visits to leading racing businesses. Graduates have secured prominent roles at organizations such as Godolphin, Juddmonte, The Jockey Club, Weatherbys, and The National Trainers Federation, offering you the chance to follow suit. This program integrates science and business practices tailored to the sports horse sector, equipping you with essential skills for professional success.The course structure delivers a thorough foundation in horse racing through lectures, seminars, visiting speakers, and field trips, with assessments via reports, business plans, exams, case studies, and presentations. A key component is the Research Project, where you design and execute independent research focused on science or business, potentially leading to publication in academic journals. In your second year, undertake a 15-week work placement at prestigious sites like Highclere Stud, France Galop, Newsells Park Stud, Jockey Club Estates, or Arena Racing Company. For extended experience, opt for course W632 with a Professional Placement Year.