All about Equine Science

One of the ideal degrees pursued by students is Equine Sciences. If you have a passion for horses then this degree helps you to transform your passion into a lifelong career. Further, Equine Science deals with understanding all aspects of Equine Science such as physiology, anatomy, nutrition, reproduction and management of daily practical classes which enables you to a module in Equine business.  There are a plethora of various courses offered by top universities around the world making it a desirable course for students. If you want to know more about top universities, popular courses, career prospects and much more then keep reading!

Name of the Course	Equine Sciences
Types of degrees available	Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD
Average fee	$6,082 (INR 4,63,164) for state residents and $16,536 (INR 12,59,272) for out-of-state students
Average salary	$57,821 (INR 44,03,265)

Eligibility Requirements for Equine Science

The eligibility requirements for the Equine Sciences depend upon the type of degree and courses. The common eligibility criteria is:

• Undergraduate Degree: The basic eligibility criteria for an Undergraduate degree is 10+2 with a science stream from a recognized board with a minimum of 55% of marks.
• Postgraduate Degree: For post-graduation, you require an Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 55% of marks or equivalent in relevant subjects from a recognized board.
• PhD: For a PhD in Equine Science you require a post-graduation as well as an undergraduate in Equine Science from a recognized board with relevant subjects.

Syllabus

There are more than 100 million horses, and donkeys in the world and it is almost impossible to find a continent without horses. This course helps you in various aspects related to the study of Equine and their management practises. The basic overview of the syllabus is given below but it may differ depending upon various institutions.

Survey of Equine Science	Selection and confirmation
Equine Evolution	Breeds and breeding
Nutrition of Equine	Feeding
Facilities and handling	Health management
Exploring Careers in the Equine industry	Emphasis on sound management practises
Basic equine physiology	Equine Behaviour and training

Popular Courses  

There are an array of postgraduate and undergraduate courses in equine studies. These degrees help you in getting prestigious jobs in the equine industry. Basically, the BSc degree is for a duration of four years but it may differ depending on different universities. Some of the popular courses are 

Name of the Course	Duration
BSc Equine Performance and Rehabilitation	3 Years
Bachelor of Equine, Sports and business  {Animal Husbandry BSc}	4 Years
Bachelor of Science In Equestrian Studies	4Years
BSc in Equine Science	3 Years
BSc {Hons} in Equine Science	3Years
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Animal/Equine Science	–
BSc {Hons} Equine Studies Degree	3 Years

Top Universities for Equine Science Abroad

There are a plethora of various courses offered by the top universities across the globe for Equine Science. Some of these universities are:

Name of the university	Rank
Midway University	98
Southern Utah University	67
McNeese State University	98
Murray State University	25
Massey University	556
Auburn University	99
Keiser University	299-391
University of Kentucky	127
University of Limerick	861
University of Minnesota Crookston	25

Career Prospects 

There are many reasons for pursuing but the very common and basic reason is a plethora of job opportunities available after attaining certain certifications and experience. These job profiles are usually high-paid and some of these job profiles are:

• Stud Farm managers 
• Marketing Managers 
• Equine Geneticists 
• Business managers 
• Equine Scientists 

Scholarships 

The courses in top universities have high fees and many of us have problems affording them. If you are one who wants to pursue a career in Equine sciences then there are many scholarships to support and provide you financial aid for your studies. Some of the popular scholarships that are available are:

Name of the Scholarship	Awarded Money	INR Conversion
4-H Youth in Action	$5,000	372,889
Animal Welfare Institute Scholarship	$2,000	149,159
AQHA Margaret A. Haines Telephony Scholarship	$45,000	33,52,873
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Fund	Varies
Cavalier Trail Riding Club Scholarship	$500	37,254
Denes & Agota Bardos Award	$1,000	745,08
Donald Handeland Scholarship	$3,000	223,524
Environmental Studies/Natural Science Scholarship Program	$1,000	745,08
Farm and Ranch Depot Scholarship Program	$1,000	745,08
IJA Strategies Women in Technology Scholarship	$1,000	745,08

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