Equine Science
Hartpury UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BSc (Hons) Equine Science at Hartpury University. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you’re passionate about horses and science and want to learn more about how these incredible animals work, then this is the course for you. During your degree, you'll study the health and functioning of the horse, including topics such as nutrition, breeding, and veterinary health. Throughout additional options you can further tailor your learning to your interests and career pathways. Combining theory with practice on this applied science degree, you’ll benefit from world-class facilities including our Equine Therapy Centre, industry-standard science labs and 230 horses on campus, ... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include a science at grade D or above. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,150
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Hartpury University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £26,500 | £30,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
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