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Equine Management – (B.Sc.)
University of Greenwich
Hadlow College
| Application Deadline: | as long as there are places available | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Greenwich
The horse industry is now one of the fastest growing rural sectors, and the care, welfare and management of horses is an expanding industry in the UK. Hadlow College is recognised in the industry as a centre of excellence and regularly receives requests from employers for its students and graduates to fill equine vacancies.
This comprehensive degree programme covers all aspects of equine management and equips graduates with the necessary skills to run their own equine business. Structured to allow you to pursue a programme which reflects your experiences and interests, the programme is a mix between theory and practical outside demonstrations, visits and seminars. You will cover the training and breeding of horses, equine science and estate management.
Aims of the programme
* To analyse methods of equine management and development
* To provide the necessary skills for management within the equine industry, either within a yard environment or allied industries
* To provide practical work placements to support students' study
Specialist equipment/facilities
Students have access to facilities such as an international-sized indoor arena, cross-country courses, an outdoor management, show jumping paddock and jumping lane. There are over 50 horses, including mares in foal, young horses in training and stallions.
Contents
Year 1
* Equine Anatomy and Physiology (30 credits)
* Equine Welfare and Husbandry 1 (15 credits)
* Equine Welfare and Husbandry 2 (15 credits)
* Training Young Horses (15 credits)
* Principles of Management (15 credits)
* Work-Based Learning (15 credits)
* One 15-credit option chosen from: Riding and Training Horses; Veterinary Science (15 credits)
Year 2
* Equine and Human Sports Science (15 credits)
* Introduction to Research Skills (15 credits)
* Horse Breeding Management (15 credits)
* Applied Enterprise Management (15 credits)
* Organisation and Event Planning (15 credits)
* Equine Welfare and Husbandry 3 (15 credits)
* Two 15-credit options from: Streeses in the Sports Horse; Riding and Training Horses on the Flat; Equine Health Management; Riding and Training Horses over Fences (30 credits)
Year 3
* Applied Equine Nutrition (15 credits)
* Advanced Equine Behaviour (15 credits)
* Appled Alternative Therapies (15 credits)
* Breeding Enterprise Management (15 credits)
* Advanced Management Studies (15 credits)
* One 15-credit option from either: Advanced Equitation and Coaching; Advances in Equine Reproductive Techniques (15 credits)
* Project (30 credits)
Assessment
Students are assessed through practical assignments, reports, case studies, presentations and exams.
Attendance
3 years part-time (3 days a week)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
160 UCAS points FROM
EITHER two A-levels at grade C or above
OR a National Diploma at PMM
OR equivalent qualifications in appropriate subjects.
PLUS GCSEs.
* Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.
* Applications from mature students are welcome.
* Applicants must have riding experience and a genuine interest in working with horses.
Language skills
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your fluency in English before you can begin a programme. The main systems for measuring this are IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 for degree programmes or TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 for degree programmes. Recently the TOEFL computer-based test has been abolished to make way for the introduction of the Internet-based test, gradually eliminating the traditional paper-based method. Other qualifications may be satisfactory. We can tell you what is acceptable.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
Accreditation
Many of our programmes are accredited by relevant professional bodies, and Schools are proud of their strong links with professions and industry. Such strong links with employers, plus research and investment in facilities ensure that our programmes reflect the needs of industry.
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