MSC Equine Performance Science Angila Ruskin University

Program Description

Take your equine knowledge, academic skills and research practice to the next level with our MSc Equine Performance Science at ARU Writtle. Our Masters degree focuses on horses’ performance through the study of gait evaluation, pathophysiology of injury, advanced and applied nutrition, exercise physiology, equitation science, human influences on equine performance, and methods to evaluate and enhance performance. Study at our dedicated equine campus at ARU Writtle, set in rural Essex, and learn from a research-led teaching team. Our tutors are industry specialists supporting competitive horses in training. Through lectures and demonstrations, you’ll fully integrate theory with ongoing case studies to gain a real-life understanding of the ages and stages of training in relation to nutrition, farriery, training, breeding, behaviour and more. We’ll look at current research-focused materials and work with cutting-edge technology to monitor and evaluate performance and welfare. Our MSc Equine Performance Science is ideal if you want to develop your knowledge of performance development and enhancement in horses, and take the next step in your career

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