Equine Science and Business, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

The equine industry generates substantial revenue for major global economies and ranks as the second-largest rural sector economy, actively seeking skilled graduates. The Equine Science and Business programme equips students with core equine science expertise in nutrition, behaviour, physiology, health, and welfare, alongside business acumen in structures, financial accounting, and marketing. Featuring industry visits and leading guest speakers, it prepares graduates for roles at prestigious firms like Plusvital Equinome, Haygain, Tattersalls, and The National Trainers Federation.Students benefit from practical exercises, academic knowledge, and a second-year work placement leveraging our extensive industry network, with opportunities at companies such as Godolphin, Weatherbys, NAF, and Haygain. In the third year, a 12-month workplace placement fosters expertise, confidence, and global contacts. An integral research project allows focus on science or business, with potential publication in academic journals.