Equine Science and Business with Professional Placement Year

About this course

Equine science and business is a discipline that combines rigorous knowledge of the biology, physiology, and management of horses with the commercial and organisational skills needed to work in the equestrian sector. The horse industry in the UK is substantial, encompassing racing and breeding, equestrian sport at amateur and elite levels, riding schools, equine therapy, and a significant supply chain of veterinary, nutritional, and equipment providers. Practitioners in this sector need both scientific literacy and business acumen to work effectively across its breadth. This four-year full-time programme at the Royal Agricultural University includes a professional placement year that gives you sustained, structured experience in an equestrian industry setting. You will study equine anatomy, physiology, nutrition, health, behaviour, and reproduction alongside business management principl

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 95% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 40% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 25% of graduatescards →

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