Programme Specifications

Equine Science

1 : Awarding Institution / Body

Aberystwyth University

2a : Teaching Institution / University

Aberystwyth University

2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)

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3a : Programme accredited by

Aberystwyth University

3b : Programme approved by

Aberystwyth University

4 : Final Award

Master of Research

5 : Programme title

Equine Science

6 : UCAS code

D393

7 : QAA Subject Benchmark

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8 : Date of publication

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9 : Educational aims of the programme

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10 : Intended learning outcomes

Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:

10.1 : Knowledge and understanding

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10.2 : Skills and other attributes

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10.3 : Transferable/Key skills

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11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards

MRES Equine Science [D393]

Academic Year: 2023/2024 scheme - available from 2020/2021

Duration (studying Full-Time): 1 years

Part 1 Rules

Year 1 Core (20 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1

BRM6400

Research Methods in the Biosciences

Semester 2

BRM6420

Research Methods in the Biosciences

Year 1 Options

Choose 40 credits (two modules). Listed below are the modules offered by Aberystwyth.

Semester 1

BRM1620

Infection and Immunity

BRM5300

Equine Nutrition

BRM5820

Animal Breeding and Genetics

Semester 2

BRM5220

Equine Reproductive Physiology and Breeding Technology

BRM5320

Equine Nutrition

BRM6220

Understanding Equine Action: from Anatomy to Behaviour

Part 2 Rules

Year 1 Core (120 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 3

BRM6060

MRes Dissertation (A)

BRM6160

MRes Dissertation (B)

12 : Support for students and their learning

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13 : Entry Requirements

Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk

14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning

All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.

15 : Regulation of Assessment

Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.

15.1 : External Examiners

External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.

16 : Indicators of quality and standards

The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.