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Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Science)
- Duration: 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)
- Location: Gatton campus, Lockyer Valley
- Delivery mode: This program is generally available both internally and externally
- Entry requirements: Standard Qld Year 12 plus English
- QTAC code: 780 169
- 2007 entry score: OP 17, Rank 63
- Honours: Available as an extra year of study
What is Equine Science?
Equine Science is a specialised area of animal science which uses the horse as the model to study areas such as nutrition, reproduction, exercise physiology, health and rehabilitation as well as welfare and behaviour. This knowledge is then applied to improve the management, performance and welfare of both the leisure horse and the equine athlete. Equine Science also includes areas of study which explore the interaction of horse and rider.
Careers in Equine Science
UQ’s Equine graduates have established careers in Australia, Germany, Britain, the United States of America and New Zealand at every level of the horse industry. With experience, many progress to supervisory and management positions. Areas of employment include: horse studs, agistment, preconditioning and training establishments, racing and competition stables, statutory bodies administering
racing and trotting, bloodstock agencies, agribusiness firms servicing the horse industry, breed societies, pastoral enterprises, equestrian centres and riding schools, sales and marketing, animal study nutrition and animal health companies, equine journalism, veterinary assistants, equine industry organisations and educational institutions.
The Equine Science extended major will provide you with experience in both the scientific and practical aspects of the horse industry. The program will provide you with an understanding of generic animal science principles and the related social and community issues. As you progress through the program, you can choose from a range of electives including business management, agribusiness, marketing, pasture science and equine coach education.
The Equine Science major focuses on the science underpinning the equine industry. It is ideal for those wanting to combine their interest in horses with more general studies in a related animal field such as Animal Production, or other fields such as Agronomy or Regional/Rural Business Management.
Program highlights
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Science) students enjoy the use of the University’s $1.5 million refurbished Equine Precinct including arenas, equitation, breeding and horse handling facilities, horse walkers, day yards and stabling amenities. Students also enjoy the experience of working with their own horse in conjunction with the University’s expert instructors and lecturers. The course is very applied with students given the opportunity, both on and off campus, to work with professionals from all sectors
of the equine industry. This equine program is endorsed by leading equine employment agencies.
Dual program opportunities
Dual programs enable you to study two complete programs at the same time, significantly reducing the time it would take to complete two programs one after the other. Dual programs available for the Bachelor of Applied Science include:
- Bachelor of Agribusiness/Applied Science – Gatton.
Students wishing to enter teaching should complete their Bachelor program, then enrol in a Graduate Diploma of Education (1 year full-time).
Professional memberships
- Depending on the major completed, graduates may be eligible for membership of:
- Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
- The Australian Society of Animal Production
- Australian Association of Breeding and Genetics
- The Australian Rangeland Society
- Equine Science Association, and
- Nutrition Society of Australia.
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