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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Equine Science

University of Limerick - UL
University of Limerick - UL
Course Code
LM093
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
377
Points Change

Course Summary

The overall aim of the programme is to equip you with degree-level competence in the disciplines of Equine Science and a choice of professional studies in either Equitation* (the art or practice of horse riding or horsemanship) or Equine Business Management. Graduates of the programme contribute to the continued development of the horse industry through the application of their knowledge, skills and research in Science, Equitation and Business Management.

 

Equine Science - LM093
Equine Science - LM093

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College Link

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Award Type
Includes time abroad*
Notes
French
Elective
German
Elective
Japanese
Elective
Spanish
Elective

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.

Entry Requirements

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QQI / FET Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

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Note: Information for 2024 Entry
Award Code Award Title
5M2768 AnimalCare
5M3371 Horsemanship
5M3807 Laboratory Techniques
6M3505 Horsemanship
6M3507 Equine Breeding
6M5153 Animal Science

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Naturalist

Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.

Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.

Career Progression

Graduates from this programme may choose from a wide variety of career opportunities in areas such as: Equine Enterprise Management, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism based on Equine activities, Equestrian Marketing and Sales Enterprises, Equine related service industry, Equine Research and Development, Sports Journalism, Equine related organisations, including state and semi-state, Self-employment in the equine industry, and Postgraduate studies.

The following provides a sample of further education qualifications that graduates have pursued; Master’s Degree Research, MSc in Animal Behaviour, MSc in Equine Science, MSc in Project Management, MSc in Reproduction Science, and Veterinary Medicine.

Further Research

College Link > LM093 - Equine Science

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Qualifax
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