
Certificate in Equine Science | Diploma in Equine Science
Limerick, Ireland
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The Certificate and Diploma courses are suitable if you want to achieve academic qualifications before starting work in an area of horse-based or related industries. The courses are designed in response to the economic and cultural importance of the horse based industries in Ireland and abroad and their need for high quality staff. You can graduate after two years with a Certificate level qualification or, you can progress to a Diploma or Degree level qualification. Progression to the Diploma in Science (Equine Science) program is subject to achieving at least Second Class Honours Grade 2 in the Certificate program.
The programs offer a broad base of learning in equine science, equitation and equine related business topics. This three stranded approach provides a strong platform for building a flexible career. In most semesters you will have a choice of module that allows you to align your studies with your personal interests and ambitions. Students who progress to the Diploma in Science (Equine Science) can choose to follow either a business or equitation specialist route.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
- Biology 1
- Microeconomics (Non-Business)
- Introduction To Horsemanship
- Equine Anatomy And Physiology
- Introduction To Information Technology
Or
- Business Information Systems
Semester 2
- Biology 2
- Equestrian Skill Analysis
- Equine Reproduction
- The Horse Industry
- Accounting For Financial Decision Making
Or
- Macroeconomics (For Non-Business)
Year 2 - Certificate (LM180 - Level 6)
Semester 3
- New Enterprise Creation
- Foundations Of Equine Locomotion
- Equine Feeding & Behaviour
- Equine Health & Environmental Management
- Marketing
Semester 4
- Cooperative Education
Year 3 - Diploma (LM182 - Level 7)
Semester 5
- General Microbiology
- Cell Biology & Biochemistry
- Equine Breeding & Genetics
- General Chemistry 1
Or
- Grassland & Grazing Management
- Business Management Option
- Enterprise Management & Growth
Or
- Principles Of Risk Management
- Equitation Option
- The Young Horse
Semester 6
- Foundations Of Equine Performance
- Equine Physiology
- Equine Nutrition
- Equine Health & Disease
- Accounting For Financial Decision Making
Or
- Macroeconomics (For Non-Business)
Program Outcome
You will take 5 modules per semester. A strong emphasis is placed on relevance to industry. During your time at the University of Limerick, you will be shown a wide range of industry practices and attend lectures presented by expert industry representatives. Many modules include field-based activity or visits to centres of excellence. In each semester you will take a balance of modules planned to develop both understanding of scientific principles and โhands-onโ applied work with horses.
In addition, you will complete an extended period of cooperative education. Many students rate this part of their studies very highly as an opportunity to take their college learning to an industry context. Cooperative education is considered to be a very beneficial life-learning experience and an opportunity to network and make contacts in the industry either in Ireland or abroad.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Careers open to you with a Cert/Diploma in Equine Science include;
- Breeding and producing horses.
- Work within the racing industry.
- Equestrian leisure, recreation and tourism-related activity.
- Equestrian related service industries such as insurance, transport, equipment manufacture and supply.
- Sales, marketing and public relations.
- Administrative roles within industry organisations.
- Self-employment or work in non-equestrian areas.
Program Admission Requirements
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