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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Bachelor of Equine Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Kick-start your research career and open doors to postgraduate studies by undertaking an honours year in Equine Science.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
2417, 092445J
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$48,160 per year / $48,160 total

About this course

Kick-start your research career and open doors to postgraduate studies by undertaking an honours year in Equine Science.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Bachelor of Equine Science (or equivalent), with:
  • a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and
  • have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
  • satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Equine Science (or equivalent), with:
  • a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and
  • have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
  • satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Equine Science (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Study locations

Gatton

What you will learn

  • Benefit from supervision through your research from an equine-focussed academic staff member.
  • Complete an independent research project of your area of interest to extend your research skills.
  • Study over an additional year or part-time equivalent and unlock further study options.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Equine welfare officer
  • Bloodstock agency representative
  • Racing industry technical officer
  • Equine health marketing manager
  • Equine industry development officer
  • Animal nutrition and health specialist
  • Racing and competition stables manager
  • Equine adviser

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
82.4%
Overall satisfaction
80.5%
Skill scale
67.8%
Teaching scale
78.8%
Employed full-time
$84.2k
Average salary