MSc/Dip/Cert/PPD Equine Science

Bryony Lancaster HND, BSc, MSc (by Research)

Programme Director MSc Equine Science

Programme Team

Bryony Lancaster

Programme Director

Liz Wright

Programme

Administrator

Louise Connelly

E-Learning

Developer

• R(D)SVS Veterinary Surgeons & Researchers

• SRUC Researchers

• International Experts & Researchers

James Bradshaw

E-Learning

Developer

MSc/Dip/Cert/PPD Equine Science

Only MSc Equine Science online programme to be run from an

internationally renown veterinary school ranked 6th in the world!

Programme AimsTo provide scientific knowledge relating to aspects of equine science that

include the management of the following:

1. Health & Welfare

2. Reproduction

3. Behaviour

4. Nutrition

5. Exercise

• To demonstrate how a scientific approach can be applied at a

practical level with resultant benefits in equine performance and

welfare.

MSc/Dip/Cert/PPD Equine Science

Programme objectives:Students participating in this “research-rich” programme will have:

1. Increased understanding and awareness of the application of scientific principles to

the study of equine science.

2. Ability to apply this knowledge in research and in a more practical context.

3. Ability to utilise effective and modern methods for describing and analysing scientific

data.

4. Enhanced ability to communicate scientific results and information in research and

other forms of debate.

5. Sufficient understanding of equine science to undertake independent research or a

PhD research programme in this field.

6. Knowledge for undertaking philosophical debate relating to the use of horses in

research and sport.

Equine Science Base Course

Equitation Science Course

Lectures (Live & Recorded), Tutorials, Assessments and

Reading list

MSc/Dip/Cert/PPD Equine Science

Programme delivery – communication

• Discussion boards

MSc/Dip/Cert/PPD Equine Science

Programme Structure• Equine Science Programme has two elements:

- Taught Courses (7, you need to complete 6)

- Each taught course worth 20 SCQF Credits

- Dissertation Year

(equivalent to 3 taught courses worth 60 credits)

• Delivered part-time

- Certificate = 60 credits (1 to 2 years)

- Diploma = 120 credits (2 to 4 years)

- Masters = 180 credits (3 to 6 years)

• Delivered from September to June each year

• Each year consists of 3 teaching blocks of 10 weeks

MSc/Dip/Cert/PPD Equine Science

Programme Content• The taught element is divided into 20 credit

courses:

- Equine Digestion and Nutrition

- Equine Orthopaedics

- Equine Behaviour and Welfare

- Equine Reproduction

- Equine Exercise Physiology

- Equitation Science

- Research Methods Data Analysis (Equine Science)

(compulsory if you want to continue onto Dissertation year)

• MSc Dissertation (60 credits)

Block 1 – September – December

• Equine Digestion & Nutrition

Assessments:

- Presentation - Digestion Topics

- Ration Evaluation & Infographic

• Equine Orthopaedics

Assessments:

- Scientific Paper Critique

- Orthopaedic Essay

Dr. Andrea Ellis

Unequi

Dr. Richard Reardon

UoE.

Dr. Sarah Taylor

UoE.

Helena Carruthers

UoE.

Block 2 – January - March

• Equine Reproduction

Assessments:

- Reproduction Case Study Report

- Reproductive Technologies Essay

• Equine Behaviour & Welfare

Assessments:

- Equine Behaviour Essay

- Welfare Scientific Review Dr. Sebastian McBride

Aberystwyth Uni.

Dr. Mina Davies-Morel

Aberystwyth Uni.

Louise Cornish

UoE

Dr. Tamsin Coombs

SRUC

Block 3 – April - June

• Equitation Science

Assessments:

- Training Methods and Welfare Issues

Report

- Poster with Audio – Measuring the

impact of equitation

• Equine Exercise Physiology

• Assessments:

- Poor Performance Review

- Training Programme Essay

Prof. Natalie Waran EIT NZ.

Gemma Pearson

UoE

Dr. Inga Wolframm

Van Hall Larenstein

Dr. Jenny Clements

UoE

Block 3 – April - June

• Research Methods Data Analysis

( Equine Science)

• Prepares you for your dissertation year

• Yes there is a statistical element

Assessments:

- MCQs for Statistics – open book

- Project Proposal with Ethical Form(s),

Health and Safety form, Lone working form.

Dr. Ian Handel

UoE

Charlotte Woolley

UoE

Dissertation – 1 year – September - June

• The dissertation element can be completed

in two ways:

- Experimental study (practical/survey/video analysis)

- Literature Review with Future Study

• Conducted at a location of your choice, at

Edinburgh University or any other site closer

to home.

• Subject specific supervisor and UoE contact.

• Statistical Support

Dissertation Subjects

• We encourage publication of dissertation thesis –http://www.ed.ac.uk/vet/studying/postgraduate/taught-programmes/msc-equine-science/testimonials/dissertation-project/journal-publications

• 15 publications (2013 – 2020)

• We encourage presenting at conferences too –

• 15 presentations (2014 - 2019)

• Thesis Topics: • Equitation Science – P Cully - The laterality of the gallop gait in Thoroughbred racehorses (published)

• Orthopaedics – J. Vertz - Effect of a unilateral hind limb orthotic lift on upper body movement symmetry

in the trotting horse

• Equitation Science – A Hampson – 8 week Rider Core Fitness programme (published)

• Nutrition – C Bloxham – Nutrition Survey – horse owner preferences/practices (published)

• Veterinary – D Lefebvre - Post Operative Colic Survey - veterinary surgeons (published)

• Exercise Physiology – V. Walker - Effect of a pessoa training aid (published)

• Reproduction – J. Rayner – Characterisation of perinatal fecal microbial population in the foal.

• Veterinary – C Leslie – Detection of calprotectin in equine faeces – a marker of equine inflammation

• Equine Nutrition – M. Wilhelmsson. Observations on digestive and ingestive parameters in 6

performance horses when moved form a traditional, high concentrate diet (TD) to high forage (HF) diet

– A field study.

Fees & Student Funding

• Fees (2020-2021): • Cost per course: £1,825. Cost for PGCert: £5,475. Cost for PGDip £10,950. MSc £16,425

• UK student funding: Student Loans Company England: https://www.slc.co.uk/students-and-customers/students-from-england.aspx

Student Loans Company Wales: https://www.slc.co.uk/students-and-customers/students-from-wales.aspx

Student Awards Agency Scotland: http://www.saas.gov.uk/my_money/loan_repayments.htm

• UK funding stipulate a September start date & 3

year track.

• Rest of World Funding: Forms vary – contact

Bryony on email, no stipulation on start date or

track, usually funding annual basis.

• Scholarship information: https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/e-learning

Application – What you need to apply

• Complete online Application Form

• Scan undergraduate degree certificate and upload.

• Scan undergraduate official transcript that accompanies degree certificate

• Scan and upload any other horse related certificates e.g. British Horse Society Exams, Horse Husbandry certificates, Equine Physio or Farriery exams completed.

Application – What you need to apply

• English Language accept: IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, CPE, Trinity ISE:

The TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition online test has been approved

for entry to the University of Edinburgh. This test is available in many

countries around the world, and can be taken online from your home.

Entry requirements based on the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test

are exactly the same as the entry requirements for the standard TOEFL

iBT test.

For more information, please go online: https://edin.ac/3ankZVQ

TOEFL Fees Link: https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/take/fees

• Reference either Academic if recently graduated or Professional who

knows your work with horses (e.g. riding instructor, farrier, vet,

physio). Further info: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/applying/your-

application/references

MSc/Dip/Cert/PPD Equine Science

Career Prospects – where do our graduates work?

• Research:

- Universities

- Research Institutions

- PhD

• Education

- Universities

- Colleges

• Industry:

- Feed companies

- Stud farms

- Pharmaceutics

- Consultancy/own business

• Government organisations:

- e.g. DEFRA

• Welfare organisations

- RSPCA

- WSPA

- WHW

What do our graduates think?

“The programme subject matter and the evidence-

based scientific approach are what initially

attracted me to begin my studies at Edinburgh. I

wasn’t disappointed. I found the courses to be

very well organized and always covered an array

of different topics.”

Nancy McLean MSc Equine Science Graduate

2019

Nancy’s blog: https://studentstories.ed.ac.uk/nancy/

Weblink to videos: http://edin.ac/2Japtpf

Graduation

You can even graduate remotely but still feel part of the graduation ceremony

Quote from one of our 2019 students on graduation: “I have dreamt of attending the University of Edinburgh for many years and to experience the beauty and elegance of the

graduation ceremony in November for a degree I'm so passionate about was extremely special” Nadia.

MSc/Dip/Cert/PPD Equine Science

Email: bryony.lancaster@ed.ac.uk

Email: Equine.Science@ed.ac.uk

Any Questions?