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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: D324

Equine Studies

Aberystwyth University
Usk, Wales
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2 yearsDuration
£20,715Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Aberystwyth University, the FdSc Equine Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Usk, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. With a long history of teaching in Equine Science and outstanding teaching facilities for this specialist subject area, this degree, developed by Aberystwyth University, will allow you to explore horse reproduction including breeding technologies, its nutrition, welfare and care for maximum performance and its management in relation to exercise physiology and health. This two-year vocational qualification is perfect for anyone wishing to gain a valuable qualification and experience in the equine industry. The FdSc Equine Studies course includes practical instruction of the care and daily ma... International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Equine Anatomy and Physiology
Horse Nutrition and Feeding Management
Equine Reproduction and Breeding Technologies
Horse Welfare and Behaviour
Stud Management and Business Practices
Exercise Physiology and Performance
Equine Health and Disease Management
Research Methods in Equine Science
UCAS Code:D324
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - DDD

International Baccalaureate

24 - 26 points

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£41,430

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,500£24,000£25,000
3 years£14,500£20,000£24,000
5 years£19,500£23,500£28,500

UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 13% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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