Higher National Diploma in Equine Management

Course Content

• The course has eight units in the first year:
  
  Animal Health and Welfare
  Business and Business Environment
  Animal Anatomy and Physiology
  Horse Husbandry
  Managing Equine Facilities
  Equestrian Performance
  Marketing Essentials
  Managing a Successful Project
  These develop core skills and knowledge in Equine Business skills, Welfare and Husbandry.
  In the second year, students study units aimed at progression into equine industry specialisms.
  Core modules:
  
  Research Project (30 credits)
  Biological Processes
  Anthrozoology
  Equine Health and Disease
  Work Experience
  Therapy and Rehabilitation
  Advanced Equestrian Performance
  Horse Event Management
  Managing and Running a Small Business

Entry Requirements

• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine or Animal Management (1080) - City and Guilds or BTEC - grade PPP or above, or MP for the 720 credit Extended Diploma.
  A Levels to a combination of 48 UCAS points - key subjects Biology, Psychology
  
  Applicants should have GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above. Applicants should be able to demonstrate riding ability or experience working with horses.
  
  Mature students may want to discuss qualifications and experience before applying, but are not exempt from the course if they do not have specific entry qualifications.
  
  international students can apply but should have achieved IELTS at 5.5 or above.
  

Next Steps

• External applicants should apply through UCAS as with other university level applications.
  
  Internal applicants progressing from Kingston Maurward can apply through myKMC.
  

Career Opportunities

• This allows progression onto Level 6 BSc (Hons) Top Up courses at Universities and Colleges in equine or animal related studies.
  
  Employment opportunities would include equine facilities management, riding instructors and riding school management, behaviour and equine consultancy.