Hartpury University Equine

Equine degrees

Become part of a high-performance equine environment

We have an international reputation for equine education. Our students are challenged to reach new heights in their fields.

If you’re passionate, hard-working and motivated to make a difference, we’ll give you the skills and connections to channel this energy into an exciting equine career. Whatever your career aspirations, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to gain experience on and off campus.

Featured equine degrees

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BSc (Hons) Equine Dental Science

Hartpury’s transformative Equine Dental Sciences degree is tailored to forge skilled Equine Dental Technicians. You’ll receive hands-on learning in our cutting-edge Equine Therapy Centre and laboratories, developing technical skills and knowledge important for handling, caring for and assessing the dental health of horses, plus specialist knowledge of the pathology and treatment of dental disorders.

Bsc Hons Equine Science
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BSc (Hons) Equine Science

If you’re passionate about horses and science and want to learn more about how these incredible animals work, then this is the course for you.

Bsc Hons Equestrian Sports Science
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BSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports Science

Equestrian sport has two athletes - the horse and rider, so is a particularly unique sport. If you’re interested in improving horse and rider performance and want to learn more about the way these two athletes interact, then this is the ideal course for you.

Bsc Hons Equestrian Sports Coaching
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BSc (Hons) Equestrian Sports Coaching

Immerse yourself in a high-performance equine environment, enhancing your practical coaching skills with riders of all levels on campus. You’ll graduate with a strong portfolio of coaching experience and have opportunities to work alongside top-level coaches and at international competitions.

Bsc Hons Equine Behaviour And Welfare
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BSc (Hons) Equine Behaviour and Welfare

If you're passionate about the human-horse relationship from an equine welfare perspective, and want to understand how horses interpret our world to enhance their wellbeing, then this is the ideal course for you. You don’t need to ride horses, you simply need a keen interest in horse behaviour, learning and welfare.

Bsc Hons Equine Performance And Rehabilitation
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BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Rehabilitation

If you’re passionate about maximising equine performance and rehabilitation alongside veterinary and professional teams, then this is the ideal course for you. This degree is also ideal for those looking to combine practical equine skills with a love for science and research.

BA Hons Racehorse Performance And Rehabilitation
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BSc (Hons) Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation

If you want to develop your expertise in racehorse performance and rehabilitation, then this is the course for you. Throughout your degree, you'll learn how to achieve optimal racehorse performance including returning the thoroughbred to peak condition following an injury.

BA Hons Equine Business Management
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BSc (Hons) Equine Business Management

If you want to develop business skills and pursue your equine passion while gaining real-world commercial experience, then this is the ideal course for you. You’ll be able to tailor your studies to suit your individual career goals and apply your skills practically through industry work placements.

BA International Horseracing Business
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BSc (Hons) International Horseracing Business

Study horseracing business with practising industry professionals and gain the experience you need to succeed in the global racing business.

Msci Equine Science
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MSci Equine Science

Get ahead by completing an undergraduate and postgraduate level qualification in four years. You'll study a range of equine science topics, underpinned by up-to-the-minute research and industry developments. You'll benefit from leading academic and industry expertise and outstanding facilities.

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Our undergraduate provision has been awarded Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold in all aspects - Overall, Student Experience, and Student Outcomes.

GUG 2025 Top 10 Teaching Quality Landscape

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Ranked in the top 10 universities for teaching quality (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025).

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97% of our graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity (Graduate Outcomes, 2024). 

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