• This three-year program is dedicated to the study of equine welfare, behaviour, nutrition, reproduction, health, rehabilitation, exercise and physiology.
• Learn from experts about the scientific and practical aspects of the horse industry and related social and community issues through general animal science and specialised equine courses.
• Study in specialist facilities in the Equine Units at UQ Gatton. These include performance-testing facilities, a reproduction laboratory, teasing lanes and equestrian training arenas.
• Apply your scientific knowledge to an industry setting to improve outcomes for horses and riders across the racehorse, work horse, recreational and performance horse industries.

As an equine specialist, you will establish a career in fields and industries such as:

• equine enterprise management
• agribusiness firms servicing the equine industry
• animal nutrition and animal health companies
• bloodstock agencies
• breed societies, equestrian centres and riding schools
• equine industry organisations and educational institutions
• equine journalism
• horse studs
• preconditioning and training businesses
• racing and competition stables
• sales and marketing
• statutory bodies administering racing and trotting.

You can also choose to further your research ambitions and enrol in an honours year to develop your research skills and make significant contributions to knowledge.