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Delivered by internationally recognised academics, this equine science degree is a practical and contemporary program. A choice of electives gives you the ability to contextualise and pursue your specific interests and career aspirations.
As well as acquiring a fundamental understanding and appreciation of anatomy, physiology and the basic sciences, you'll develop skills in equine nutrition, reproduction, training and performance, health and welfare, and business. If you choose the business management major, you'll also study financial management, business law, human resources, property planning, advertising and marketing.
Charles Sturt University offers world-leading technology and facilities, including a high-speed treadmill and reproduction barn and laboratory. and equine isolation unit. The Equine Centre has six stable blocks, covered yards and handling facilities, an indoor arena, several outdoor arenas and an undercover horse walker. If you wish to bring your horse with you, we offer stables with access to communal paddocks. You provide your own feed and bedding and care for your own horse as a boarder. Local feed suppliers will deliver to Charles Sturt University.
We ensure low staff-to-student ratios, so you receive individual help and support throughout the course. You can also choose to study online to complement work and lifestyle commitments.
While there are no prerequisite subjects, studies in mathematics and chemistry at Year 12 level are preferred. Prior horse experience offers some advantages but is not essential. You do not need to be able to ride a horse to complete your equine science degree. Instruction in riding is not offered as part of the course.
If you achieve a grade point average of 5.0 or above, at the end of your degree, you'll be eligible to enrol in a one-year Honours program to develop the skills necessary for a career in academia, teaching and research.
When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| EQS100 | Equine Life Systems | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS104 | Introduction to Equitation Science | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS110 | Equine Health and Disease | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS120 | Horse Behaviour and Training I | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS121 | Horse Behaviour and Training II | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS210 | Equine Disease Prevention | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS240 | Equine Locomotion | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS250 | Equine Nutrition | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS260 | Equine Breeding Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS390 | Contemporary Issues in Equine Science | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS310 | Equine Injury and Rehabilitation | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS350 | Equine Property Design and Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS380 | Equine Industry Professional Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| IKC101 | First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country | 8 credit pts |
| ASC214 | Applied Statistics and Animal Epidemiology | 8 credit pts | ||
| ASC306 | Applied Animal Pharmacology | 8 credit pts | ||
| AGR220 | Extension | 8 credit pts | ||
| CHM108 | Chemical Fundamentals | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS220 | Equine Exercise Physiology | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS230 | Equestrian Industry Governance | 8 credit pts | ||
| EQS270 | Horse Breeding Technologies | 8 credit pts |
| EB0001 | Agribusiness Management | 64 credit pts |
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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Vaccination Requirements required prior to study
Students commencing the Bachelor of Equine Science will be required to be vaccinated against both Q Fever and Tetanus before commencing study on campus (including Intensive Schools) or workplace learning.
The Q Fever vaccine, Q-Vax, will require pre-vaccination screening and can be delivered by your general practitioner. Please refer to the Government Q Fever Vaccination Fact Sheet for further information.
The Tetanus vaccine is also available from your general practitioner and requires to be updated with a booster every 10 years. If you have already received your Tetanus vaccination you will need to provide evidence that his has been received within the indicated timeframe. Please refer to the Government Tetanus Fact Sheet for further information.
More information regarding vaccination requirements can be found in the Requirements tab on the Workplace Learning website.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
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