MSc Equine Science - Aberystwyth University

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MSc EquinE SciEncE
Post Graduate Diploma Equine Science
On successful completion of the taught part of the MSc, students
are eligible to be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Equine
Science. Most students choose to go on and complete their
dissertation, but if for any reason they do not wish to do so,
they can leave with a Post Graduate Diploma. The Post Graduate
Diploma may also be studied in its own right.
Post Graduate Certificates
We offer 2 Post Graduate Certificates on a part-time basis, which
are based upon the MSc modules detailed previously. These Post
Graduate Certificates each consist of 60 credits, with attendance
at University for 1 day per week (24 weeks). Their main aim is
to provide greater flexibility for your study, especially if you
are continuing to pursue your career while studying. They also
enable you to accumulate, over time, certificates and modules
towards the award of Post Graduate Diploma and ultimately MSc
Equine Science.
Post Graduate Certificate Equine Nutrition
This Certificate includes the following modules:
• Principles of Nutrition
• Equine nutrition
• Equine Anatomy
• Emerging Veterinary Science
• Literature Review – a 10,000 word literature based
dissertation on a specific area of Equine Nutrition
Post Graduate Certificate Equine
Reproduction And Stud Management
This Certificate includes the following modules:
• Equine Reproductive Physiology and Technology
• Equine Anatomy
• Emerging Veterinary Science
• Literature Review – a 10,000 word literature based
dissertation on a specific area of Equine reproduction and
Stud Management
Julia
MSc Equine Science
Research Assistant Equine Fertility Unit. PhD, Post doc, Senior
research scientist Animal Health Trust. Current position:
Lecturer in Applied Immunology & Senior Tutor, School of
Veterinary Medicine & Science, University of Nottingham
My role is split theoretically equally between
teaching and research. The teaching duties
cover a broad spectrum, ranging from
presentation of lectures, facilitation of small group learning
and assisting in practicals to escorting students on day
placements. Research involves supervision of graduate and
undergraduate student projects as well as submitting grant
applications to the Research Councils and other funding
bodies. As one of two Senior Tutors within the School,
I oversee the Personal Tutorial system, provide pastoral
support to all students as required and liaise with central
university student support services.
From memory, I was the second intake of the MSc in
Equine Science at Aberystwyth. It fed my interest in horses
and ultimate goal of undertaking equine research for the
benefit of the horse, leading to Student Project and then a
Research Assistant placement at the Equine Fertility Unit in
Cambridge with Prof Twink Allen. Luck was on my side and
this employment led to a PhD and post doctoral research
positions in research institutes and ultimately my current
post in academia.
The course has probably changed in the >20 years since
I was a student. However, I now teach some sessions on
the course and my two main impressions are that: i) the
selection of scientifically qualified students is stringent and
ii) the curriculum remains science based, with an excellent,
research driven core
content, which is
essential for a Masters
level degree.