Animal Science – Equine

Animal science – equine focuses on the applied sciences that underpin animal and veterinary biosciences, with emphasis on the horse. the degree provides the scientific knowledge and transferable skills necessary for professional leadership roles within many aspects of the animal and equine science industries. you’ll learn about: the growth and development of farm animals, how they function and their behaviour and welfare. the equine industry in ireland, its global context and entrepreneurial opportunities. equine health, reproduction, genetics, breeding, nutrition and exercise physiology. advances and future directions in research with emphasis on equine genetics and reproduction.

A five-month pwe placement is integral to your degree and is an invaluable learning and networking opportunity. exciting options include placements on stud farms in the kentucky bluegrass region, japan, racing yards in sydney, australia, top show-jumping and eventing yards in ireland, and with tattersalls ireland and horse sport ireland.

• Type: Mandatory

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In addition to the career opportunities available to animal science graduates, animal science – equine graduates are equipped to pursue careers in: equine enterprise management equine leisure, recreation and tourism activities equestrian marketing and sales enterprises sports journalism academic teaching

Work while you study

During class periods, international students may work up to 20 hours per week, and during normal university vacation periods, they may work full-time up to 40 hours per week.

Partnerships

Most universities in Ireland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University College Dublin has partnerships with the following companies: