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Associate Degree in Applied science (Equine Studies)
- Duration: 2 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: Qld Year 12 (recommended subject: English)
- QTAC code: 790 509
- 2007 entry score: OP 20, Rank 57
What is Equine Studies?
Equine Studies is a specialised animal science that combines some aspects of business management. Like other animal production industries, the equine industry requires animals that are produced and grown efficiently. Those who work in the equine industries must also produce animals which are also able to attain some level of athletic performance, remain sound and interact in a cooperative
manner with humans. As a result, modern equine management demands a depth of scientific knowledge and skills with an intensive and individual focus.
Careers in Equine Studies
Graduates gain employment as riding instructors; horse handlers; technical sales people with agribusiness stockfeed and saddlery firms; equestrian journalists; assistants in horse studs; veterinarian assistants; and as senior grooms in competition stables.
Associate Degree outline
This program meets the needs of people seeking careers in the horse industry. Students focus on improving their understanding and handling of horses by working directly with them. Courses cover the anatomy and physiology, behaviour, welfare, feeding, and nutrition of animals. Students analyse the significance of these factors in the management of horses for the racing industry, recreation, livestock production enterprises, and for breeding.
Elective courses provide further knowledge of equine enterprises, equitation, equestrian coaching, and the breeding and care of horses. Please note that internal students are required to bring a suitable riding horse for personal use. Agistment is available at UQ Gatton.
Why study an Associate Degree?
- An associate degree is a two-year program which provides full articulation into a bachelor program in a directly related area of study (the previously offered diploma program only provided between 12 and 18 months credit towards a degree).
- The associate degree program may offer the opportunity to gain prerequisite subjects at a University level (ie, Maths, Chemistry) required for entry into a degree program.
- An associate degree qualification provides a broad-based point of entry to employment, in particular in a range of associate professional occupations.
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