BSc (Hons) Equine Health and Welfare (top-up) modules

Total of 120 credits

3041 Corporate Finance

Led by Ayodeji Owoeye, this module covers core corporate finance topics including capital budgeting, investment appraisal, risk and return, portfolio theory, and market efficiency. Students analyse financial strategies and valuation methods. Teaching includes lectures, seminars, and online resources. Assessment is a 3000-word case study analysis applying financial theory to strategic business decisions.

3058 Equine Behaviour and Welfare

Led by Andrew Hemmings, this module explores equine ethology, welfare science, and the neurobiology of behaviour. Topics include herd dynamics, training ethics, stress-genotype interactions, and welfare legislation. Students engage in seminars and debates supported by online materials. Assessment is a 2500-word essay evaluating scientific and industry perspectives through structured argumentation.

3078 Equine Performance Nutrition

Led by Simon Daniels, this module investigates equine digestive physiology, nutrient absorption, and the gut-brain axis. Students critically evaluate feedstuffs, dietary needs, and the impact of nutrition on performance and behaviour. Delivered via lectures, workshops, and practicals, the module is assessed through a 3000-word coursework assignment focusing on diet formulation and nutritional analysis.

3200 Equine Health

Led by Dr Charlotte Sinclair, this module covers advanced equine diseases, immunology, respiratory conditions, and musculoskeletal injuries. Students analyse veterinary diagnostics, pharmacology, and legal responsibilities in equine care. Teaching includes lectures, seminars, and fieldwork. Assessment is a problem sheet, evaluating disease management strategies and ethical considerations in veterinary procedures.

3206 Equine Breeding Management

Led by Andrew Hemmings, this module examines reproductive physiology, breeding programme design, and advanced technologies such as AI and embryo transfer. Students explore hormone manipulation, foal and stallion management, and international breeding practices. Assessment is a 2000-word breeding plan, applying research to stud farm management for sport and thoroughbred horses.

3217 Advances in Training the Equine Athlete

Led by Tracy Bye, this module explores physiological adaptations to training across equestrian disciplines, with a focus on health, welfare, and ethics. Students critically evaluate exercise physiology literature, assess athletic potential, and review technologies used in training and rehabilitation. Assessment is via a 2-hour seen exam, testing application of research to modern training practices.

3241 Advances in Equine Science and Industry Developments

Led by Tracy Bye, this module explores recent scientific and industry developments in the equine sector. Through guest lectures, workshops, and critical literature analysis, students evaluate research applications and contemporary issues. Assessment is a 3000-word professional practice report, critically appraising a selected topic relevant to equine science and industry.

3242 Negotiation in Business

Led by Beverley Hill, this module explores negotiation as a persuasive and problem-solving communication skill. Students study negotiation phases, techniques, and alternative models, developing advanced cognitive, emotional, and linguistic competencies. Assessment is a 10-minute individual audio recording, demonstrating negotiation skills in a specific business context.

3300 Research Project / Dissertation

Led by David O’Connor, this cross-disciplinary module guides students through independent research, from proposal to final thesis. Support includes lectures, tutorials, and workshops. Assessment includes a 5-minute presentation and a 12,000-word thesis or equivalent multimedia portfolio, evaluating research design, data analysis, and critical synthesis.

3317 International Marketing

Led by Beverley Hill, this module addresses the complexities of marketing across borders, including cultural diversity, market adaptation, and global strategy. Students conduct a market audit and develop an international marketing plan. Assessment includes two 1500-word professional practice reports, focusing on market analysis and strategic planning.

3325 Rural Entrepreneurship

Led by Ian Evans, this module supports students in developing the skills to launch sustainable rural ventures. Topics include idea generation, business modelling, marketing, finance, and risk analysis. Assessment information is yet to be ratified.