Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

The equine industry generates substantial revenue for major global economies and ranks as the second-largest sector in rural economies, consistently seeking talented, skilled graduates. The BSc (Hons) Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management programme is structured around the racing and sport horse segments of this diverse, fragmented UK industry, which comprises small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These businesses demand graduates equipped with strong equine science knowledge, industry insights, and essential business skills, spanning sectors like horse racing, bloodstock production, and Olympic-level sport horses.Our graduates secure roles at esteemed organizations such as Plusvital Equinome, Haygain, Tattersalls, and The National Trainers Federation. In the third year, students apply their expertise through a 12-month workplace placement, potentially with prestigious UK or international firms, fostering confidence and valuable industry networks. The integral research project offers hands-on experience in research design and execution, with options to focus on science or business; student work is frequently published in leading academic journals.