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"The practical experience I got at Hartpury helped me come back to Canada and put all of it into practice. Being able to speak and assess on the same level as the other professionals I work with, like the veterinary physios, has been invaluable."
Thalia Edwards, Human and Equine Sports Massage Therapist, MSc Equine Science graduate
MSc Applied Equine Science
Apply theory to practice on a campus equipped with world-class equestrian facilities, including competition arenas, equine therapy and rider performance centres, as well as over 200 horses and riders of all levels.
Equine Performance and Rehabilitation (Postgraduate Certificate)
This course is ideal for those who want to integrate advanced science with high-level equine performance. Applying theory to practice in the real world, you’ll learn how to maximise equestrian athletic performance, aiding the selection of performance horses and extending successful careers of both the horse and the rider.
MSc Equitation Science
Improve the welfare of horse and rider through ethical decision-making underpinned by the latest scientific research. This course can be studied in CPD module blocks, making it ideal for professionals, or via more traditional academic pathways.
MRes Equestrian Science
This unique Master of Research (MRes) degree is a specialised master’s degree that provides the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the core principles of research as well as the ability to undertake research in the equestrian science subject area.
Top 3 UK University
We're a top 3 UK university for postgraduate teaching, and top 5 UK university for overall postgraduate satisfaction (PTES 2024).
World leading
Our research has been recognised as 'world-leading' and 'internationally excellent' (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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