Our industry experts will help you to explore your passion for horses, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to enhance the health and wellbeing of equines in a variety of exciting career paths.
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At NTU, your study will focus on the major scientific themes of performance, nutrition, veterinary science, reproduction, and exercise physiology, all tailored to further your knowledge of the production, management and training of performance horses.
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in the UK for teaching quality in Animal Science courses (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).
of our BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Science graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of finishing their degrees (of those available for work or study, latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21).
of Animal Science students are positive about the learning resources on their course (National Student Survey 2024).
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See for yourself what studying Equine Sciences at our beautiful Brackenhurst Campus is like.
Book an open dayWatch our Equine Sciences videos
Take a look at our subject videos to get a feel for studying at NTU. You'll hear more about our Equine Sciences courses from our students and take a tour of our facilities.
An introduction to Equine Sciences
Where can you go with an Equine Sciences degree?
When you graduate, you'll be ready to work in a variety of careers within the equine sports industry, in nutrition, veterinary-related areas, the racing industry and equine charities. NTU graduates have previously gone on to work in roles with companies such as:
- The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA)
- The Jockey Club
- Newmarket Equine Hospital
- British Horse Racing Authority Graduate Development Programme
Equine Sciences facilities at NTU
Your core scientific study at Brackenhurst Campus is supported by laboratories and specialist subject-specific facilities including the British Horse Society (BHS)-approved Equestrian Centre.
Equestrian Centre
Discover the extensive and unique facilities at our impressive Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre.
Laboratories
Learn more about the unique laboratories available at Brackenhurst Campus to support your studies.
Take a virtual tour of our Equine Sciences facilities
The NTU virtual tour is a great way to get to know our University from the comfort of your own home.