Overview

This Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management (Hons) (Professional Placement Year) degree from the Royal Agricultural University focuses on the themes of breeding, training, health, welfare and nutrition for all performance horses. You will also study bloodstock industry specialist modules, which allow you to explore the unique nuances and challenges of this sector.

Teaching on this programme includes a wide range of industry speakers representing both national and global organisations. This is combined with the latest research in equine science, to produce graduates who can take scientific advancements into industry practices and drive the future of equine performance management.

Careers

Students have gone on to work for organisations including Godolphin, Juddmonte, The Jockey Club, Weatherbys, and The National Trainers Federation.

Graduates are likely to pursue careers as:

Bloodstock agent
Stud manager
Nutritional advisor
Racecourse manager
Trainer
Racing administration

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Equine Anatomy and Physiology
Equine Health and Disease
Equine Nutrition
Equine Breeding and Genetics
Equine Business Enterprise
Professional, Practical and Study Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cirencester, 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

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80

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60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE minimum five GCSEs at Grade C/4 including English Language and Mathematics (or Maths Numeracy for Welsh applicants) plus satisfactory level 3 qualifications, one science based subject is highly recommended for this programme (Biology / Applied Science / Animal Science):

A-Level: (Example grades BCC) – minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points (to include at least two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications)
C&G Advanced Technical/BTEC - Level 3 Extended Diploma (1080) at Merit-Merit-Merit
C&G NPTC/C&G Advanced Technical/BTEC - Level 3 Diploma (720), Extended Certificate (360) and 90-Credit Diploma (540) acceptable when accompanied by other Level 3 qualifications
International Baccalaureate: 26 points
Access to Higher Education: 45 credits at level 3, of which a minimum of 15 must be awarded at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher (Pass at Functional Skills level 2 are accepted in lieu of GCSE English & Mathematics)

Other level 3 qualifications will be considered.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16950 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement year:

UK: £1,955 per year
International: £3,390 per year

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