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.
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1. providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English (as outlined in Group one and Group two lists below)
2. for undergraduate courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
3. for postgraduate coursework courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
4. for higher degree by research courses have obtained at Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
5. obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.
International on campus
Fee paying overseas:
Full-time - $36,320.00 pa
Part-time - $18,160.00 pa