The Equine Performance, Health and Welfare MRes / MSc at Nottingham Trent University offers you a comprehensive postgraduate education in the multifaceted world of equine science and its professional applications. This programme is ideal if you are looking to deepen your understanding of equine genetics, immunology, epidemiology, and nutrition, or explore the intricacies of equestrian performance, biomechanics, and exercise physiology. You will engage with critical issues in animal welfare philosophy and the ethical considerations surrounding the human-horse relationship, preparing you for advanced roles in a growing equestrian sector that demands both theoretical knowledge and research proficiency.
You will study this degree full-time on campus over one year, immersing yourself in a curriculum that balances theoretical modules with practical research. The course structure allows you to focus on either equine performance or equine health and welfare, culminating in a substantial research project where you will design and execute an independent enquiry. Through modules covering research methods and data analysis, you will develop the skills to critically evaluate and interpret complex data. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in research, consultancy, policy development, and advanced roles within the equine industry, armed with specialised knowledge and robust research capabilities.