UndergraduateAgriculture
Bachelor of Equine Science
Charles Sturt University, Multi-campus, regional NSW, Australia
About this program
Turn your interest in horses into a career, with our Bachelor of Equine Science. Charles Sturt is now Australia's only provider of this unique course. The Bachelor of Equine Science will prepare you for a successful career in equine health, welfare, breeding, equitation science, training, nutrition, performance, rehabilitation, teaching, research or business. Alongside a choice of elective subjects, you could also choose to do an agribusiness major. This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you'll need to make evidence-based decisions in equine and animal-related industries, ensuring you'll be job-ready when you graduate.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
5 terms of coursework
- EQS100Essential set > Core subjects: Equine Life Systems
- EQS350Equine Property Design and Management
- EQS260Equine Breeding Management
- EQS104Introduction to Equitation Science
- EQS250Equine Nutrition
- EQS310Equine Injury and Rehabilitation
- EQS390Contemporary Issues in Equine Science
- IKC101Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country
- EQS380Equine Industry Professional Practice
- EQS110Equine Health and Disease
- EQS121Horse Behaviour and Training II
- EQS240Equine Locomotion
- EQS120Horse Behaviour and Training I
- EQS210Equine Disease Prevention
- EB0001Essential set > Major: Agribusiness Management
- ASC306Essential set > Non-Major > Compulsory subjects: Applied Animal Pharmacology
- EQS230Equestrian Industry Governance
- CHM108Chemical Fundamentals
- EQS220Equine Exercise Physiology
- AGR220Extension
- ASC214Applied Statistics and Animal Epidemiology
- EQS270Horse Breeding Technologies
- ASC305Essential set > Non-Major > Restricted electives: Parasitology
- PSC360Pastures and Rangelands
- ASC350Animal Health
- SCI401Advanced Topics 1
- XUN008Elective set > Unrestricted electives: Unrestricted elective
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Agricultural ScientistANZSCO 234112
On both MLTSSL and ROL, so it supports 189/190/491 generally and gets an extra boost through the Skilled Work Regional (491) pathway if you study or work regionally.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural ConsultantANZSCO 234111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
VeterinarianANZSCO 234711
On both MLTSSL and ROL, supporting 189/190/491 with a further boost through regional nomination. Needs registration with a state veterinary board, assessed nationally by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Minimum ATAR: 65 Vaccination Requirements required prior to study Students commencing the Bachelor of Equine Science will be required to be vaccinated against both Q Fever and Tetanus before commencing study on campus (including Intensive Schools) or workplace learning. The Q Fever vaccine, Q-Vax, will require pre-vaccination screening and can be delivered by your general practitioner. Please refer to the Government Q Fever Vaccination Fact Sheet for further information. The Tetanus vaccine is also available from your general practitioner and requires to be updated with a booster every 10 years. If you have already received your Tetanus vaccination you will need to provide evidence that his has been received within the indicated timeframe. Please refer to the Government Tetanus Fact Sheet for further information. More information regarding vaccination requirements can be found in the Requirements tab on the Workplace Learning website . Offerings: All - A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent. OR - A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR. OR - Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR - A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification. OR - 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification. OR - A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR - A minimum of three years relevant work experience AND documentary evidence of motivation to undertake university study in equine science. Such evidence must include a statement by the applicant addressing their work experience, the reason(s) for their interest in the course and what they have done (or will do) to prepare for the course. A statement of support (recommendation) from an employer or a professional person is highly desirable. Offerings: All
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