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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: DF34

Equine Science (with Foundation Year)

Hartpury University
Gloucester, England
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5 yearsDuration
£18,150Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Equine Science (with Foundation Year) at Hartpury University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. If you’re fascinated by the horse as an athlete and want to learn more about how these incredible animals work, then this is the course for you. The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to develop their knowledge of biology or study skills in order to progress onto the full BSc qualification. You’ll study a broad range of equine science topics, with options to tailor your learning to a number of interests and career pathways. 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

Equine Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise Physiology in Horses
Equine Health and Disease
Equine Nutrition and Feeding
Equine Behaviour and Welfare
Farriery and Hoof Care Management
Equine Performance and Training
Research Methods in Equine Science
UCAS Code:DF34
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

EE - DD

EE-DD or equivalent from at least one full A Level.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,150

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£90,750

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Hartpury University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000

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

Indicative Data

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

66%Working
12%Studying
12%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
31%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Hartpury University

Hartpury University offers Equine Science (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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