To support you to develop specialist vocational skills teaching on this programme is a mix of scheduled and independent learning directly linked to BEVA and BAEDT professional practice requirements. The unique way in which this programme is designed enables you to explore anatomy, horse handling and theoretical aspects during your first semester which then progresses throughout the programme both onsite at Hartpury and within practise with a mentor. You will be assigned a BAEDT mentor during the latter half of your first year to enable you to develop your knowledge and practical skills out in the field on placement.
You’ll also develop your commercial business and client communication skills in order for you to be able to be best placed upon graduation* to excel as a professional Equine Dental Technician, blending expertise in equine dental techniques with business readiness.
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UCAS tariff points | 112 UCAS tariff points, to include a science.
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A Levels | BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include a science at grade D or above.
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Vocational Awards | DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
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Access | 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. This must include nine level 3 credits at Merit or above in a science.
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International Baccalaureate | 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, from at least two Highers at H4 or above. This must include a science.
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Scottish Highers | 112 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include a science at C or above. You must have completed two years study at Higher Level.
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Irish Leaving Certificate | 112 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include a science at H3 or above.
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T Level | An overall grade of Distinction, to include grade C or above in the Core component in a Science subject. T Level subjects considered are Animal Care and Management (Science Pathway), Healthcare Science and Science. Health will be considered on an individual basis.
Practical Competency
In addition to the above, applicants are required to hold a minimum of BHS Stage 2 care or Pony Club B test, or provide signature of a BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship (UKCC level 2 or equivalent) or BAEDT Equine Dental Technician to confirm that the applicant is able to:
- Understand basic horse behaviour and normal health
- Handle horses inside the stable
- Carry out routine grooming tasks
- Maintain a clean stable and provide food and water
- Lead a horse safely in a variety of environments and hold a horse for inspection
Additional Information
We will interview all applicants that are shortlisted.
In addition to the above, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), to include English and Maths. We will consider equivalencies including but not limited to functional skills level 2, Irish Ordinary level, National 5s, IB standard level.
We will consider combinations of level three qualifications.
A science for this programme is considered to be Biology, Physics or Chemistry.
We welcome applications from individuals with equivalent, non-UK qualifications and mature students (over 21). We may interview as part of the application process.
The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 80 UCAS tariff points, providing this is combined with relevant experience.
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Your support network
You'll benefit from a strong support network from day one to be the best you can be. This will range from your personal tutor and specialist academic support team (our Achievement and Success Centre) to dedicated wellbeing and employability (Innovation, Careers and Enterprise) centres.
Academic support
You’ll have your own personal tutor while you’re here who will support you to succeed in your studies. You’ll also have access to our academic and wellbeing support teams who run regular workshops and one-to-one sessions on campus and online.
Alongside this, we have a comprehensive bank of online study skills resources to help you make the most of your qualification.
Your learning experiences
You'll experience a range of teaching methods to strengthen your digestion of topics, including lectures, workshops and practical sessions, as well as supported work placement learning in all years of your degree.
Your career
Each year of your course will be made up of two semesters, within which you’ll study modules on different industry-focused topics, enabling you to develop your own unique portfolio of knowledge, skills and experience, ready for your career. The course is taught in English.