Why choose this course?

• The Equine Science and Thoroughbred Management course offers you the opportunity to combine a science-focused degree with a strong management and thoroughbred industry focus. There is considerable input from external practitioners and you work in the industry in your third year. This will increase your knowledge and understanding of the practices and current issues in equine science and thoroughbred management, providing exciting career opportunities upon graduation.
• You'll access the expertise and resources of both Oxford Brookes University, who accredits the degrees, and Abingdon and Witney College.
• This is the only undergraduate BSc in the country with a specific focus on equine science and thoroughbred management. The course allows you to develop your employment aspirations and contacts, by working in the thoroughbred industry for your third year.
• The Common Leys Campus offers excellent facilities, such as a commercially run thoroughbred stud, where you can apply your classroom learning. You will also go on trips to studs, racecourses and thoroughbred-based businesses, enabling you to see how the industry works and preparing you for future employment.
• The course benefits from a unique mentor panel which includes industry professionals representing a broad range of careers. The mentors provide students with advice on issues such as career progression and work experience. In addition, respected industry figures deliver guest lectures.
• The combination of modules from across equine, life sciences and business subject areas allow you to graduate with a mix of scientific literacy and management skills.