Utilising world-class facilities, you’ll gain experience in our commercial Equine Therapy Centre that rehabilitates horses working at a range of levels. You’ll also undertake a supported work placement in your second year, as well as a compulsory placement year between your second and final years.

Key to the course is developing your leadership skills through dedicated modules and ‘live’ projects. You’ll graduate with the competence needed to implement rehabilitation programmes under the direction of a veterinarian or professional and to positively impact industry practice in the fast-changing equine sector.

UCAS tariff points | 112 UCAS tariff points, to include a science.

A Levels | BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include a science at grade D or above. 

Vocational Awards | DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. 

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.  

International Baccalaureate | 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, from at least two Highers at H4 or above. This must include a science.   

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.  

Irish Leaving Certificate | 112 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include a science at H3 or above.  

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 and lunge or Pony Club B test, or provide signature of a BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship (UKCC level 2 or equivalent) 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 
• select and fit rugs appropriately 
• tack up and un-tack (saddle and bridle) 
• Lead a horse safely in a variety of environments and hold a horse for inspection 
• lunge a horse for exercise according to instructions 

Additional Information 

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.  

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

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 as part of many courses.

Your career

Each year of your course will be made up of two semesters, within which you’ll study compulsory and optional 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.