Equine Science

This two-year course is specifically designed to combine the development of your academic knowledge and understanding with relevant vocational skills and competencies. It offers a choice of two pathways; Rehabilitation and Performance or Riding and Coaching.

Through active participation in the course, you will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of current equine scientific knowledge and its application to the practical environment. You will also develop an awareness of event management and marketing techniques, including social media strategies, in order to promote entrepreneurship and business growth.

This modular programme will be delivered through engaging lectures and practical studies in our laboratories and on-site equestrian centre and through work-based learning, equivalent to one day per week on placement. This will be enhanced through field trips (mandatory and voluntary) to enable you to apply theory to practice.

Your learning will be supported by our highly qualified teaching team who have a wealth of academic and professional experience in many specialist areas. Guest speakers will also ensure that you receive the most up-to-date professional experience and knowledge.

Delivered at the Derby College Group Broomfield Hall Campus, the programme includes 15 hours of taught material each week, with a minimum of 15 hours of expected self-study per week. The course offers both riding and non-riding options.

Upon completion, you will achieve a Foundation Degree from the University of Derby.

This course is regulated by the OfS and the qualification is awarded by the University of Derby.

All students benefit from access to the UDO online platform, the Derby College Group Learning Resources Centre, the University of Derby library, and the College’s Moodle pages.

The programme will run with a minimum of six students.

Modules:

Year 1

Anatomy and Physiology
Equine Nutrition
Yard Management
Riding and Training Horses
Study Skills
Animal Biology
Year 2

Animal Health and Welfare
Health and Disease
Equestrian Event Management and Marketing
Advanced Riding and Training Horses
Employability for Equine

While on the programme, you will be assessed using a variety of methods including: assignments, practical work, reports, group presentations and poster presentations.

All assessment methods have been designed to focus on skills specific to the industry while incorporating key transferable skills.