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Equine Studies

Scotland`s Rural College (SRUC)

Venues

Aberdeen Campus, Oatridge Campus

Content

This course will emphasise the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills you'll need for many roles in equine industry.

You'll learn about nutrition, fitness, anatomy and physiology, as well as equine facility and yard management.

A mixture of theoretical and practical study also covers essential business skills, like IT, communication and teamwork.

The course offers Riding or Non-Riding options at both campuses.

Content includes: Equine Facility Management; Equine Anatomy and Physiology; Equine Fitness; Care of the Competition Horse; Equine Nutrition.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers including English or a science subject plus English, Maths and a science subject at National 5. If applying for the riding option, you require recorded evidence of riding ability, to include a minimum of walk, trot, canter and jumping, should be submitted with the application. You will also need 2 weeks of practical work experience.

NC Horse Care or Horse Care (Advanced Certificate) may be accepted.

BHS Stage 1 or 2 would be an advantage or the Pony Club B test.

Progression Routes

HND Equine Studies

Start Date

September

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

1J68

Course Length

1 year

Department

Equine and Horse Care

SCQF Level

7

Website

www.sruc.ac.uk