Course Details
Course Name
MSc Equine Performance, Health and Welfare
Level of study
Postgraduate Taught
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
1 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Nottingham
Course Subject
- Applied Sciences & Professions
Course Fees
Inside EU: 7800
Outside EU: 13900
Universities
Nottingham Trent University
Description
This suite of postgraduate courses provides a thorough understanding of equine health, performance and welfare within the context of the human use of horses. The courses have been designed to meet the growing number of equestrian professions that require a high level of theoretical knowledge, and strong research skills.
Why study Equine Performance, Health and Welfare at Nottingham Trent University?
These are unique courses in the UK focusing on Equine Performance, Health and Welfare at postgraduate level
NTU boasts major investment in biological sciences teaching and laboratory facilities. The specialist facilities for equine courses include several research arenas, floodlit outdoor riding arena, indoor school, a horse walker, round pen, a dedicated performance analysis room with mechanical horse and a variety of equine housing systems including, traditional style stabling, American-barn housing and crew yards.
Specialist research equipment is available for use during student projects and teaching led activities including, heart rate monitors, GPS equipment, Pegasys gait analysis system, DartfishProSuite(R), Tekscanpressure mapping, infrared camera system to monitor 24 hour time budgets, Observer behavioural analysis software, mobile eye tracking systems and Equistat Pro system
Modules are delivered by academics qualified to PhD level, who are research active in their area of expertise. Their international research links provide opportunities and scope for a wide range of research projects in the field of Equine Performance, Health and Welfare
Students can specialise in key areas of interest, for example nutrition, behaviour, exercise physiology, genetics and reproduction
Recent Masters graduates are now employed as lecturers, nutritionists, research assistants, equine journalists and independent consultants
Research in the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences has been recognised as being of international importance (RAE 2013)
Study routes available include taught MRes and MSc options
Undertake a major research project supported by research active experst. Research projects can be undertaken in the UK or abroad.