EQUINE SCIENCE COURSE (LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA)

A home distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a diploma in Equine Science.

Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Equine Science is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study.

What's more, because the distance learning level 3 diploma Equine Science course is a fully comprehensive course, minimum prior knowledge is required.

This Level 3 Diploma course is aimed at improving the knowledge base of owners, breeders/exhibitors and those involved with horses professionally. The Diploma in Equine Science will be awarded to those students who satisfactorily complete all 10 Units of this course and a final online examination.

KEY TOPICS

The course consists of 10 detailed topics, designed to give the student a thorough understanding of the area.

Module 1 - General Principles in Science

Module 2 - Equine Anatomy and Physiology

Module 3 - Genetics

Module 4 - Reproduction

Module 5 - Equine Nutrition

Module 6 - Equine Diseases

Module 7 - Veterinary Science

Module 8 - Equine Behavioural Science

Module 9 - Exercise Physiology

Module 10 - Science and the Equine Industry

Course Assessments:

Final online multiple choice examination - 100% of the final mark

When you have completed the programme, your tutor needs to verify that you have worked through all parts of any Workbooks, Activities and Exercises successfully.

Additional Course Information

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Equine Science LEVEL 3 Diploma home study course and earn your diploma:

1. All textbooks, study folders and online learning aids designed for distance learning.

2. A full range of student services including:

• Tutor marked assessments (TMAs)
• Access to the online student portal
• Comprehensive study guide and study plan
• Guide to effective study techniques
• How to approach exams feeling confident

3. An OLQA Quality assured level 3 Diploma upon course completion

4. One year educational support by e-mail, post, fax or phone

5. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students

Minimum Pc Requirements

For Windows: 

For Macintosh: 

Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above

This Quality Assured Equine Science LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA is specifically aimed at those with an interest in the management of equines with an emphasis on the scientific aspects.  People with an interest in equine life will also find this course very appealing.

All students must be 16 years of age and above.

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course, however a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard would prove beneficial to students in order to manage their studies and the assumed knowledge within the course content.

Veterinary Physiotherapist -

As an animal physiotherapist or veterinary physiotherapist, you would assess and treat animals with injuries or movement problems.

You would mainly treat horses and dogs, including both pets and 'working animals', such as race horses and greyhounds. However, you could also work with other animals such as cats and farm or zoo animals.