Equine and Veterinary Bioscience at Aberystwyth University

Equine Science and Veterinary Bioscience at Aberystwyth means studying the biology of a range of animal species in such a way as to provide you with the underpinning veterinary medicine and scientific theory and examples using the horse (including some equine-specific modules) are used where possible. This includes how nutrition, welfare, anatomy and physiology as well as understanding diseases, their diagnosis and control. It does not provide recognised training for those wishing to practise as a veterinary surgeon but may provide graduates with a suitable pathway to a veterinary medicine degree programme.

If that is not enough, scroll down for why we think Aberystwyth is a great place to study Equine and Veterinary Bioscience.

Why study Equine and Veterinary Biosciences at Aberystwyth University?

• ·Superb teaching and research facilities including modern labs
• ·Over 100ha of farmland, an equine centre
• ·An advanced microscopy and bio-imaging laboratory
• ·Internationally renowned passionate teaching staff who are experts in their fields
• ·A fantastic equine centre with Olympic size indoor arena, all-weather manège, round pen, horse walker and livery facilities
• ·A stunning coastal location with miles of unspoiled beaches to gallop upon a few miles from the equine centre!
• ·Opportunities for work experience, foreign exchanges, internships, bursaries and training towards BHS exams all within a multi-award winning Institute environment

International opportunities

If you’re feeling adventurous, why not take the chance to study abroad during your degree? We have exchange agreements with universities in Europe, USA, and elsewhere, so you can apply to spend all or part of your 2nd year studying veterinary biosciences overseas. You will miss Aberystwyth, but you’ll love the new perspectives that international study can bring!

What opportunities are there for me?

Our alumni are currently in these following fields:

• Research Scientist;
• Working at nutrition companies;
• Pharmaceuticals;
• Progression to MSc and PhD postgraduate study.

Studying Equine science, you will develop specialist skills including:

• Ability to evaluate the physiological needs of a range of species in health and disease, with a special emphasis on the horse.