Masters Degrees (Equine)

The Masters Degree in Equine Science at Aberystwyth is a long established, internationally recognised course and will provide you with research-led, high quality postgraduate teaching and education, allowing you to acquire the advanced subject knowledge and professional skills to enter the top careers in the equine industry and related professions. Read more

The equine science sector has an estimated turnover of £250 million pounds and supports 1.6 million jobs worldwide. Post-graduate qualifications in… Read more

This suite of postgraduate courses provides a thorough understanding of equine health, performance and welfare within the context of the human use of horses. Read more

This programme involves an in-depth scientific approach to managing health and welfare, reproduction, behaviour, nutrition and exercise for horses. Read more

Grad Cert Equine Sports Medicine will explore recent developments on key subjects specific to athletic performance including genetics, exercise physiology, adaptation of the body systems to athletic training, evaluation of poor performance and the treatment of diseases and injuries that impact on athletic performance. Read more

The Postgraduate Certificate in Equine Behaviour and Welfare provides you with the opportunity to develop and further explore a range of applied subjects within the field of equestrian science, with a specific focus on optimising the welfare of the horse through the employment of appropriate management strategies within the routine care of equestrian athletes. Read more

The Master of Agriculture is a professional master's programme, specifically tailored for people working in the primary industries who may be seeking an appointment to a senior position or taking on a leadership role in an agricultural-related industry. Read more

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Equine Locomotor Research from the RVC offers professional farriers the chance to develop the skill-set necessary to produce original research and increase the evidence base behind farriery. Read more

Validated by the University of Portsmouth Excellent facilities, expert teaching, strong links with industry and small class sizes Take your equine knowledge… Read more

Validated by the University of Portsmouth Excellent facilities, expert teaching, strong links with industry and small class sizes Take your equine knowledge… Read more

This fully online course is designed to help current and future leaders and managers in the equine industry prepare for the challenges and opportunities facing their organisations.  Leaders need to take on greater responsibility to drive innovation and creativity within their teams, finding new solutions and new ways of working. Read more

Our MSc in Animal Science provides students with research-led, high quality postgraduate teaching and education.  By providing you with biological, scientific and professional training in the field of Animal Science, this course will enable you to pursue leading careers in a wide range of Animal Science related fields throughout the world. Read more

The MSc Equine Science programme provides you with the opportunity to develop and further explore a range of applied subjects within the field of equestrian science, building on your prior learning and experience within the industry. Read more

This new postgraduate degree is ideal for those planning to undertake a research focussed qualification within our subject specialisms, but which sits outside of our current Masters provision. Read more