Foundation Degree in Equine

"I knew I’d be coming to Bicton College before I got to the top of the drive - I just fell in love with the place and its atmosphere" Cross Country Stables Horse Walker

  • UCAS Institution Code:P60

    UCAS Programme Code:D422

    Duration:2 YEARS FT / 3 YEARS PT

    With a foundation degree in Equine you could...

    …progress after one year to the second year of the BSc (Hons) Animal Science (Equine) degree at the University of Plymouth…
    …or become a yard manager, a horse nutritionist, a competition groom, a horse transport manager, a stud groom, a riding instructor, or work for an equine rescue charity …

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    Facilities


    Read more about our Bicton College Equestrian centres extensive range of facilities in our facts and figures section.
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    Programme Aims

    This programme is designed to fill an increasing demand within the equine industry and related areas for those who can perform with technical competence and demonstrate managerial expertise.
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    Entry Requirements

    At least one of the following:

    • Two A levels at grade C or above, or equivalent combination of two grades
    • MPP grade profile for BTEC National Diploma
    • MP grade profile for BTEC National Certificate
    • Students with experience will be assessed on merit
    Any riding at the College is subject to a satisfactory riding assessment.

    Weight restriction for riders is 13 stone/82.5kg
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    Course Structure

    This programme contains a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions, including work experience, and will include at least three practical riding sessions a week.
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    What you will study

    Year 1
    • Equine Husbandry
    • Equitation 1
    • Equine Anatomy and Physiology
    • Equine Nutrition
    • Business Foundations
    • Professional Development and Practice
    Year 2

    Compulsory Modules
    • Equine Veterinary Science
    • Equine Fitness and Training
    • Teaching and Training
    • Business Operations
    • Major Integrated Assignment
    Optional Modules (choose one)
    • Equine Breeding and Stud Management
    • Equitation 2
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    Assessment

    Your progress will be monitored by a variety of assessment techniques including a planned programme of written assignments, presentations, group work, practical assessments and in-class tests. A major integrated assignment and six weeks of work-based learning must be completed as part of the course.

    This course will be awarded by the University of Plymouth.


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    Progression

    Successful students can progress to a related honours degree.

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    University of Plymouth Colleges Faculty

    The University of Plymouth Colleges Faculty (UPC) is a partnership between the University of Plymouth and over 20 partner institutions, including Bicton College. It is nationally recognised as one of the largest, longest established and best-developed partner college networks in the country and brings university-level education to over 10,000 students across the South West peninsula and the Channel Islands.

    All of the higher education courses offered at Bicton College are validated by the University of Plymouth. This means when you graduate you will achieve a University of Plymouth award.

    Every UPC foundation degree has a built-in progression route to an honours degree. These are often one-year ‘top-up’ courses available at the University of Plymouth, or in some cases, a partner college or another university.

    In terms of academic study, all UPC students have the same rights and status as other University of Plymouth students. In addition, you will be able to benefit from the services that your college can provide – as well as the extra support and resources on offer at the University’s campus.

    All UPC students are entitled to use the University’s library, access electronic resources and learning support materials through the web-based student portal, become a member of the University of Plymouth Students’ Union (UPSU) and through your college, gain assistance from the University’s support and advice resources (such as its careers’ service, student funding team, international students’ advisory service and the disability assist scheme).

    University of Plymouth

    Drake Circus

    Plymouth

    Devon

    PL4 8AA

     

    Tel: 01752 585858 (course information)

    Tel: 01752 600600 (all other enquiries)

    Fax: 01752 588050

    Email: prospectus@plymouth.ac.uk

     

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  • APPLY TODAY

    For a full-time application apply to UCAS direct at www.ucas.ac.uk or

    Write to:

    UCAS

    PO Box 28

    Cheltenham

    Gloucestershire

    GL50 3SA

     

    To study part-time apply directly to Bicton College.