Apply theory to practice on a campus equipped with world-class equestrian facilities, including competition arenas, equine therapy and rider performance centres, as well as over 200 horses and riders of all levels. This MSc Equine Science degree provides the ideal opportunity for you to advance your existing expertise within the field of applied equestrian science.

Our online programme is the first and only Equine Science programme to be hosted within an international centre of veterinary excellence. It provides students with detailed knowledge and understanding of equine science and its applications and is excellent preparation for enhancing your equine career or future independent research such as a PhD.

A master's degree in Veterinary Medicine (MMedVet) is a clinical specialty degree at NQF-level 9 of 360 credits to be completed in 3 years of full-time study as part of a residential training program. The training program consists of clinical work (at least 90 weeks of supervised clinical training), coursework, culminating in a multi-component examination (270 credits) and a research project resulting in a mini-dissertation (of 90 credits) and subsequent publications as required for SAVC registration as a specialist.

A master's degree in Veterinary Medicine (MMedVet) is a clinical specialty degree at NQF-level 9 of 360 credits to be completed in 3 years of full-time study as part of a residential training program. The training program consists of clinical work (at least 90 weeks of supervised clinical training), coursework, culminating in a multi-component examination (270 credits) and a research project resulting in a mini-dissertation (of 90 credits) and subsequent publications as required for SAVC registration as a specialist.

Develop your research skills as part of a team investigating key challenges facing the agriculture, land management or equine industries.

This Master’s degree course is designed to further develop the equestrian academic skills and knowledge of graduates, focusing on the field of equestrian behaviour, performance and training. Students would be expected to have an existing interest in the key areas of equine behaviour science and horse-rider interactions, specifically their impact on equestrian performance.

The Master of Sport Management at AUE is a pioneering program combining coursework, research, and practical experiences to foster innovative leaders in the thriving, global sports industry. Housed in the College of Business Administration, the sport management program has a keen focus on core business competencies practiced in the context of a diverse and growing sports market.

Procure, in a balanced way, the different knowledge, experiences, and technologies necessary to facilitate the approach in the area of ​​Equine Production. Provide formal training that allows you to practice the profession in a more competent way, participating actively, critically, and ideally in public and private institutions related to the production and industry of horses. Achieve capacities that allow meeting the existing demands in the scenario of Equine Production at the national and international level and its link with economic, political, and social processes. Participate in seminars where reading and understanding of scientific articles, oral presentation, and critical attitude are developed. Make publications where the ability to search for bibliography, comprehensive reading, and scientific writing is encouraged. Encourage the ability to express and transmit knowledge to breeders and auxiliary personnel of equine production systems.

This taught master's programme, launching in September, can be studied over one year on a full time basis or two years on a part time basis. Designed to take your equine knowledge, academic skills and research practice to the next level, the course provides a range of modules carefully planned to enhance your experience through a range of delivery methods and unique learning experiences.