Bachelor of Equine Science (with specialization)
Overview
Turn your love of horses into your career with the Bachelor of Equine Science (with specialization) from Charles Sturt University – one of only two Bachelor of Equine Science degrees in Australia. This course will prepare you for a successful career in equine or animal health, welfare, breeding, training, nutrition, performance, rehabilitation, teaching, research or business.
A business management specialization, as well as a choice of elective subjects, 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.
Career opportunities
With a multitude of professional opportunities available across the growing equine industry, you're building a lifelong career when you study the Bachelor of Equine Science at Charles Sturt University.
- Explore diverse roles
You'll be prepared to positively impact the management, health, welfare, reproduction, nutrition, training and performance of horses kept in traditional and contemporary systems.
- Generate business opportunities
Use your business management skills to pursue employment opportunities in an animal-related business, or even start your own. With the equine sector contributing $6.4 billion to the Australian economy annually, career and business pathways will continue to develop for those best equipped to capitalise on the opportunities.
- Utilise your transferable skills
Take your specialised skills to a variety of industry roles, such as equine management, welfare, rehabilitation, training and performance. Put your business skills to work in roles in government, sports administration, media or teaching and coaching.
