MSc Equine Science (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip (ICL), PgCert (ICL), PgProfDev

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in veterinary science or a biological science, with subject areas including zoology, animal/equine science or pharmacology/pharmacy.

We may also consider your application if you have a science degree that is below a 2.1 qualification, or you are an experienced veterinary nurse or farrier, or a degree in a non-science subject, and you hold Level 2 or above British Horse Society qualifications and/or have a minimum of 3 years' experience working with or caring for horses. You may be admitted to Certificate or Diploma level only in the first instance. Please contact the Equine Science Programme team before applying.

International qualifications

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quine Digestion and Nutrition 20
Equine Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics 20
Equine Behavioural Medicine* 20
Equine Orthopaedics 20
Equine Reproduction 20
Equine Exercise Physiology 20
Equitation Science 20
Research Methods Data Analysis (Equine Science)** 20
Dissertation 60 - must be written within a 12-month period
*Equitation Science is a prerequisite for this course

**this is a prerequisite for the Dissertation phase