Certificate in Equine Science | Diploma in Equine Science
Program Overview
This program is designed to provide students with a broad base of learning in equine science, equitation and equine related business topics. Graduates can find careers in breeding and producing horses, working within the racing industry, equestrian leisure, recreation and tourism-related activity, equestrian related service industries such as insurance, transport, equipment manufacture and supply, sales, marketing and public relations. Graduates can also work in administrative roles within industry organisations, self-employment or work in non-equestrian areas.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of five subjects which must include: Five O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or five H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English. Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Mathematics also satisfies the minimum entry requirements. Foundation Maths is not reckonable for scoring purposes. It is desirable that candidates should have a reasonable level of competency in horse riding and/or have experience of working with horses. A Special Mathematics Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement. We welcome applications from mature students.