Course contact details
Enquiry/Admissions Office
Email:he@myerscough.ac.uk
Phone:01995 642222
University Centre Myerscough
St Michael's Road
Bilsborrow
Preston
PR3 0RY
Equine Science
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 8 September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Preston Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Lancashire
Course summary
The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. Our Bachelor of Science (BSc Honours) ensures that you develop skills and knowledge of the fundamental areas of equine science, whilst offering optional and elective modules to personalise your chosen route of study. You will be prepared to enter careers in areas such as research and development, welfare, breeding, nutrition and therapy. This degree allows you to understand and apply new and existing scientific principles to the management and development of the horse.
The defining element of the honours degree is the research project, where you conduct independent research on a chosen subject. Our equine undergraduate research students produce outstandingly high quality research, with many able to present their research on a national or international platform.
Based at our Preston campus with its renowned International Equine Arena, you will be putting theory into practice working with the college horses within the centre’s excellent facilities. You will benefit from our industry links for trips and guest speakers, and may also have opportunities to benefit from external research collaborations. You may progress to one of our MSc programmes to further enhance your research and specialism.
Modules
Year 1 - Not available - entry for year 2 or 3 only.
Year 2 - Equine Biomechanics; Research Methods; Equine Exercise Physiology; Equine Nutrition; Professional Development for Careers in the Equine Sector; Elective.
Year 3 - Research Project (double module); Advances in Animal Science and Technology; Manipulating the Equine for Performance; Applied Equine Behaviour and Welfare; Innovations in the Equine Nutrition Industry OR Innovations in the Equine Breeding Industry
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 8 September 2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D425
- Institution code:
- M99
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Centre Myerscough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D425
- Institution code:
- M99
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Foundation Certificate or HNC in a relevant subject
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff104 points
A levelBCC
3 A-levels at minimum C or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) will also be considered.
Scottish HigherAACC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D
Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) will also be considered.
Scottish Advanced HigherCDD
T LevelP - D*
We accept technical level qualifications to be used either as a standalone qualification to meet the UCAS tariff points or in combination with other qualifications to contribute to the total number of UCAS tariff points
Normally 5 GCSEs Including Maths and English (or equivalents) are required, however, applicants are advised to check with the University Centre if they do not possess the specific qualifications.
The University Centre may consider applicants with work experience within a relevant industry in place of some qualifications.
Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis.
If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- You may be required to attend an interview and will be contacted directly if this is the case.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent. |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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