Course Overview
Offered by Nottingham Trent University, the MSc Equine Performance, Health and Welfare provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Southwell, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This suite of postgraduate courses provides a thorough understanding of equine health, performance and welfare within the context of the human use of horses. The courses have been designed to meet the growing number of equestrian professions that require a high level of theoretical knowledge, and strong research skills. Your study will focus on the recent advances in equine health and disease, sports horse nutrition, behaviour, ethics, exercise physiology, equitation science, and genetics, in the context of enhancing equine performance, health and welfare. International tuition fees are £16,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,300 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 median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements UK students MRes: A minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent honours biological sciences degree.MSc: A minimum of a 2:2 or equivalent honours biological sciences degree.We specify these minimum entry requirements, but we will assess you individually on your ability to benefit from the course. We sometimes offer places on the basis of non-standard entry qualifications, and industrial or professional experience. Additional requirements Additional requirements for UK students There are no |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,800
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,300
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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