Overview

The equine industry generates huge amounts of revenue for some of the world’s major economies and is the second largest economy in the rural sector. The industry is continually looking for bright, skilled graduates. As well as benefitting from a blend of practical exercises and academic knowledge, you will gain essential experience with a work placement. You will also tap into the powerful network of industry contacts, including graduates from the University.

Careers

The graduates of this Equine Science and Business (Hons) course offered by the Royal Agricultural University have gone on to pursue careers within companies worldwide and within a wide range of roles. This combined course allows you to choose which field will best suit your interests. Graduates have typically gone into the following roles:

Research scientist
Stud manager
Brand manager
Technical sales representative
Trainer
Event manager
Nutritional advisor

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
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cirencester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Agribusiness Animal Science View 150 other Bachelors in Animal Science in United Kingdom

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

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 CCC) – minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points (applicants should have either three A-levels or two A-level and two AS level subjects 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

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