**If you’re passionate about maximising equine performance and rehabilitation alongside veterinary and professional teams, then this is the ideal course for you. This degree is also ideal for those looking to combine practical equine skills with a love for science and research.**This foundation year pathway provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress onto the full BSc qualification.You’ll explore the fundamentals in equine performance analysis and rehabilitation, whilst developing your practical horsemanship skills further. The unique incorporation of practical competences ensures continual development of practical skills including ground schooling and equine performance analysis.Utilising world-class facilities, you’ll gain experience in our commercial Equine Therapy Centre that rehabilitates horses working at a range of levels. You’ll also undertake a supported work placement during your studies, as well as a compulsory placement year before your final year.Key to the course is developing your leadership skills through dedicated modules and ‘live’ projects. You’ll graduate with the competence needed to implement rehabilitation programmes under the direction of a veterinarian or professional and to positively impact industry practice in the fast-changing equine sector.
Course Duration: 5 years full-time part-time available
September 2026
Main Site
Hartpury House,
Hartpury House, Gloucester,
Gloucester,
Gloucestershire,
GL19 3BE, Southern England, United Kingdom
UCAS tariff points: 32-48 UCAS tariff points.
A Levels: EE-DD or equivalent from at least one full A Level.
Vocational Awards: PPP in an Extended Diploma.
Access: 32-48 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
International Baccalaureate: 32-48 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include one Higher at H3 or above.
Scottish Highers: 32-48 UCAS tariff points from at least one Higher. You must have completed two years study at Higher Level.
Irish Leaving Certificate: 32-48 UCAS tariff points from at least one Higher.
T Level: An overall grade of Pass.
Practical Competency:
In addition to the above, applicants are required to hold a minimum of BHS Stage 2 care and lunge or Pony Club B test, or provide signature of a BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship (UKCC level 2 or equivalent) to confirm that the applicant is able to:
understand basic horse behaviour and normal health
handle horses inside the stable
carry out routine grooming tasks
maintain a clean stable and provide food and water
select and fit rugs appropriately
tack up and un-tack (saddle and bridle)
Lead a horse safely in a variety of environments and hold a horse for inspection
lunge a horse for exercise according to instructions
Additional Information:
In addition to the above, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), to include English and Maths. We will consider equivalencies including but not limited to functional skills level 2, Irish Ordinary level, National 5s, IB standard level.
We will consider combinations of level three qualifications.
We welcome applications from individuals with equivalent, non-UK qualifications and mature students (over 21). We may interview as part of the application process.
You may also need to provide proof of English language proficiency as follows: IELTS Score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60-78.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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