Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management(Top-Up)

This top-up programme focuses on the themes of breeding, training, health, welfare and nutrition for all performance horses. You will also study bloodstock industry specialist modules, which allow you to explore the unique nuances and challenges of this sector.

'"The programme equips students with the skills, knowledge, and adaptability needed to contribute meaningfully to the bloodstock industry"

Ed Bailey, Ed Bailey Bloodstock

Teaching on this programme includes a wide range of industry speakers representing both national and global organisations. This is combined with the latest research in equine science, to produce graduates who can take scientific advancements into industry practices and drive the future of equine performance management.

There will be plentiful industry visits and industry leading guest speakers allowing you to learn from the best there is. There will also be an optional study tour to Ireland to explore the Irish bloodstock industry as a comparison to the UK. This route will incur an additional course supplement of £700 to cover the cost of the tour.

https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-bloodstock-equine-performance-management-top-up

The programme has a variety of assessment styles to encourage the application of
knowledge in ways appropriate to the industry or to develop core graduate skills. Many of
the assessments occurs via coursework or practical assessment rather than traditional
examinations. Coursework exercises include (but are not limited to) written essays and
reports, practical application of skills, reflective portfolios and oral presentations which may
also include using audio visual media. Where examinations are utilised, these may be ‘seen’
scenarios whereby the paper is made available to students 2 weeks before the assessment
date or open book where students can take their course notes into the exam room,
alongside the more traditional closed book assessments.