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PostgraduateMasters in Research (MRes)

Equine Science

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the Masters Equine Science at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MRes Equine Science degree provides you with the ideal opportunity to carry out research in a specific area of equine science, while studying a selection of taught elements relating to reproduction, anatomy, immunology, nutrition and genetics of the horse. In this way you gain a Masters degree by research but with the opportunity to explore other taught areas of interest in equine science. Providing you with a high level of research training, the MRes is the ideal stepping-stone for those considering a PhD in equine science or the wider field of animal/veterinary/biological science as w... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 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

Advanced Research Methods in Equine Science
Equine Reproduction and Endocrinology
Equine Nutrition and Metabolic Health
Equine Genetics and Genomics
Equine Immunology and Disease
Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis
Equine Behaviour and Cognition
Independent Equine Science Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

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The equine science sector has an estimated turnover of £250 million pounds and supports 1.6 million jobs worldwide. Funding: Additional funding opportunities may be available, please check our funding calculator for details. Course Fees

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💼 Employment Breakdown

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