Animal Science – Equine allows those with a passion for horses, the equine industry or equine science to pursue these interests at third level and still maintain a broad range of future career options within agriculture. A highlight of the degree is the opportunity to participate in a 5-month international work placement within a leading Thoroughbred or Sport Horse organisation.

 

The degree provides the scientific knowledge and transferable skills necessary for professional leadership roles within many aspects of the Agriculture and Equine industries.

 

Your programme will cover:

• The growth and development of farm animals, how they function, their behaviour, welfare and nutrition
• Current and future technologies to make agriculture more sustainable but still meet the needs of a growing global population
• The equine industry in Ireland, its global context and entrepreneurial opportunities
• Focussed modules on equine health, reproduction, genetics, breeding, nutrition and exercise physiology delivered by academics who are leading world experts in their fields
• Exciting technological advances and future research directions within equine science