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Equine Bioveterinary Science

Overview

Study biological and veterinary sciences as they apply to the horse, in order to improve their health and welfare. You'll cover areas such as pathophysiology, immunology, microbiology, and breeding. Get practical experience in the laboratory and with horses.

Course Options

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years with foundation year
• 1 year (CertHE)

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: Writtle
• ENTRY: UCAS code: D4D3
• FEES:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• Assessment: We'll assess your progress in a number of ways including practical assessments (including yard and laboratory skills), essays, technical reports, case studies, poster presentations, oral presentations, exams (both multiple choice and essay questions), and your dissertation – the Capstone Project.
• Core modules:
  • Equine Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits)
  • Equine Practical Skills (15 credits)
  • Equine Health Management (15 credits)
  • Equine Nutrition (15 credits)
  • Breeding and Foaling (15 credits)
  • Ethics and Welfare (15 credits)
  • Veterinary Microbiology and Laboratory Skills (30 credits)
  • Into ARU

Year 2

• Assessment: We'll assess your progress in a number of ways including practical assessments (including yard and laboratory skills), essays, technical reports, case studies, poster presentations, oral presentations, exams (both multiple choice and essay questions), and your dissertation – the Capstone Project.
• Core modules:
  • Research Methods (15 credits)
  • Equine Research Technology (15 credits)
  • Exercise Physiology (15 credits)
  • Equine Behaviour Science (15 credits)
  • Commercial and Professional Skills for Bioveterinary Science (15 credits)
  • Equine Reproduction and Genetics (15 credits)
  • Equine Pathology Immunology and Pharmacology (30 credits)

Year 3

• Assessment: We'll assess your progress in a number of ways including practical assessments (including yard and laboratory skills), essays, technical reports, case studies, poster presentations, oral presentations, exams (both multiple choice and essay questions), and your dissertation – the Capstone Project.
• Core modules:
  • Capstone Project (30 credits)
  • Applied and Clinical Equine Nutrition (15 credits)
  • Equine Biotechnology (15 credits)
  • Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health (15 credits)
  • Current Issues in the Equine Industry (15 credits)
  • Equine Growth and Development (15 credits)
  • Sports Medicine (15 credits)

Facilities

• Equine Training and Development Centre
• Lordship Science Centre
• DIY Livery Yard
• Equine Academy

Careers

• Para-veterinary and diagnostic laboratory positions
• Academic and industrial equine research
• Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals

Entry Requirements

• 96 UCAS Tariff points
• 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science
• If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University

Fees and Paying for University

• Tuition fees for UK students (2025/26): £9,535 (full-time, per year)
• Tuition fees for international students (2025/26): £16,700 (full-time, per year)
• Living costs: £7,000-£9,000 per year

Apply

• UK students: Apply through UCAS
• International students: Apply direct

Life in Writtle

• Close to major cities, ARU Writtle is located on a picturesque 150-hectare campus in the heart of the Essex countryside.