Overview

The Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation (Hons) course from Hartpury University , enables you to analyse performance and appraise training methods whether preparing a horse for a race, returning a horse to fitness post injury or, retraining a former racehorse to take part in wider equestrian activities, and is ideal for those looking to combine practical equine skills with a love for science and research.

Your career

Industry opportunities on this course are diverse to ensure you develop the skills, experience and connections needed for your graduate career. Many of our students secure graduate roles with their work placement employers.

Several of our graduates from our equine programmes have gone on to forge successful careers within the horseracing industry. One has even gone on to become the UK’s youngest racehorse trainer! Roles include:

British Horseracing Authority's Development Programme

Racecourse Marketing & Operations

Equestrian Event Organiser

Management role, Irish National Stud

Bloodstock Assistant / stud staff / yearling prep

Stud Nominations Executive

Racehorse Trainer

Performance Analyst

Racing stable staff: work riders / travelling head staff / pupil assistant / point to point jockey

Racing Secretary

Specialist yards: Pre-training, sports therapy & rehabilitation

Racehorse re-training

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Equine Functional Anatomy

Equine Veterinary Science

Management of Equestrian Facilities

Skills for the Equine Rehabilitation Professional

Equine Musculoskeletal Diagnostics

Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff points | 112 UCAS tariff points, to include a science.

A Levels | BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include a science at grade D or above.

Vocational Awards | DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

Access | 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. This must include nine level 3 credits at Merit or above in a Science.

International Baccalaureate | 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, from at least two Highers at H4 or above. This must include a science.

Scottish Highers | 112 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include a science at C or above. You must have completed two years study at Higher Level.

Irish Leaving Certificate | 112 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include a science at H3 or above.

T Level | An overall grade of Distinction, to include grade C or above in the Core component in a Science subject.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Tuition Fee

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International

18150 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18150 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Gloucester

824 - 1563 GBP /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Gloucester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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