Nottingham Trent University
Equine Behaviour, Health and Welfare BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 95 graduates of Equine Behaviour, Health and Welfare BSc (Hons) and other courses in Animal Science at Nottingham Trent University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Animal Science.

Overall student satisfaction
89 /100
95 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Animal Science

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Animal Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20000 £17500 £20500
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £21500 £15000 - £21000 £17500 - £25000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Animal Science

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20947 £17457 £20082
25-75 percentile range £18315 - £23977 £13961 - £21631 £15919 - £25642

Course Description

This course reflects the growing awareness of the need to develop a greater understanding of equine behaviour.

You'll study all areas of equine behaviour, health and welfare, including an extensive range of subjects from anatomy and physiology to equitation science. The course will help you build the fundamental knowledge of behaviour and physiology – as well as the laboratory skills – needed to optimise the welfare of horses in our care, allowing them to thrive and perform as required in industry.

Teaching on this course is supported by our British Horse Society (BHS)-approved Equestrian Centre. The centre includes stabling for over 65 horses and international-sized indoor and outdoor arenas.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Equine Behaviour, Health and Welfare BSc (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University

37% Media Professionals
12% Sales occupations
9% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
3% Administrative occupations
3% Managers, directors and senior officials
3% Secretarial and related occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Animal Science

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Equine Behaviour, Health and Welfare, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Equine Behaviour, Health and Welfare BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £15600 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Nottingham Trent University

Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.

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Student composition of Nottingham Trent University

undergraduates:
31595
postgraduates:
5235
Total:
36830
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Where is this programme taught

Brackenhurst Campus
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