Equine Science and Business with Professional Placement Year

The equine industry in the UK is diverse and made up of many different sized businesses all of whom need graduates with a good knowledge of equine science and the equine industry, as well as core business skills. So you could find yourself working in sectors including horse racing and bloodstock production, the sport horse sector including the Olympic disciplines. Each of these areas of the equine industry are also served by a range of organisations providing goods and services ranging from event hospitality, animal health and welfare to animal feed and forage production.

So if you aspire to have a career in the Thoroughbred or sports horse industry, our specialist Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management degree will give you the knowledge and learning experiences to prepare for careers in training, breeding and sales, racecourse and event management, and racing administration.

This 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 will incur an additional course supplement of £700 to cover the cost of the tour.

Work placement

In the third year, you will apply and develop your expertise and complete a 12-month period in the workplace. Not only could you find yourself working for prestigious companies in the UK or across the world, you will develop confidence and industry contacts for when you graduate.

https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-equine-science-business-placement