This degree helps you to support horses in their recovery from injury. It focuses on equine therapy and rehabilitation strategies complementary to those traditionally offered by a vet.

The equine sports therapy and rehabilitation degree enables you to evaluate, design and administer treatments to aid recovery. You'll gain an understanding of equine science and physiology, with modules covering professional practice, equine nutrition, equine biomechanics, the science of movement, and herbal medicine. You'll also benefit from the brand-new on-campus facilities and the input from industry experts throughout the syllabus.

By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to enter postgraduate study or to progress into a career as a practitioner in horse physiotherapy.

The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Hadlow College in Kent.

The programme will produce vocationally strong students who are capable of employment in equine therapy and rehabilitation, and associated occupations or progressing to a relevant top up degree.

Careers have included, Groom, Trek Assistant, Assistant Yard Manager, Horse Trainer, Equine Yard Manager, Event Organiser, Riding Instructor, Jockey, Competition Rider, Therapy Centre Assistant, Welfare Officer, Equine Veterinary Nurse.