Equine Science Masters Degree
The Equine Science Master's Degree at Aberystwyth is a long established internationally recognised course and will provide you with the advanced subject knowledge and professional skills to enter the top careers in the equine industry and related professions.
All subjects studied are equine specific and include: Immunology, Parasitology and Bacteriology; Reproductive Physiology and Stud Management; Nutrition; Anatomy and Evolution; Endocrinology, Growth and Development; Genetics; Behaviour and Welfare; Veterinary Science. A strong emphasis is placed on student centred study in order to develop your skills of original thought, analysis, interpretation and reasoning; as well as encouraging you, where appropriate, to pursue specific areas of interest.
Why study the Equine Science Master's course?
Flexibility The longest established Equine MSc course in the UK - established in the 1970s- A challenging course taught by enthusiastic, helpful and research-active staff, and further enhanced by contributions from expert equine practitioners and academics, many of whom are of international renown
- Both full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 year) routes available
- Some funding and bursaries available
- Optional European tour and 2 equine conferences with lectures from international experts
- Proven gateway to careers in research and lecturing, 97% employment record
Overview
Please download the Masters in Equine Science Candidate Guide for more information on this course.
“IBERS is a world class research and education centre at Aberystwyth University. It is an internationally recognized centre of excellence and students' choice for the study of biological, environmental and rural sciences”.
Fact File
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Duration: |
Both full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 year) routes available |
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Entry Requirements: |
A good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or higher or an international equivalent) in Biological Science, Animal Science, Equine Science or closely related discipline. Occasionally we will accept students with a high 2.2 subject to a satisfactory interview. Mature students with relevant work experience (min. 24 months) are judged on their individual merits and suitability for the course.Prospective students should ensure that they have arranged with referees for their references to be available as required. |
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English Language Requirements: |
If you have a Bachelors degree from a UK University, you do not need to take an English proficiency test. Further information on English Language Requirements |
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Course Fees: |
Please see our Fees page for informaiton on fees. |
Careers
This course will give you the options to specialise in the following areas:
All subjects studied are equine specific and include: Immunology, Parasitology and Bacteriology; Reproductive Physiology and Stud Management; Nutrition; Anatomy and Evolution; Endocrinology, Growth and Development; Genetics; Behaviour and Welfare; Veterinary Science. A strong emphasis is placed on student centred study in order to develop your skills of original thought, analysis, interpretation and reasoning; as well as encouraging you, where appropriate, to pursue specific areas of interest.
You can view the Biographies of past students through clicking here.
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Contact and Apply
For further information
Please contact Dr Mina Davies Morel on the Email: mid@aber.ac.uk
You can Apply Online for this course.
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Student Profiles
Student profiles are a good way to find out more about your chosen course from the people of have studied it previously.
You can view the Biographies of some past students by clicking on the Student Biographies link.