Equine Studies HNC

The HNC course allows students to build on their theoretical knowledge gained from the NC or Advanced Certificate courses whilst covering some practical elements.

This course will emphasise the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills you'll need for many roles in equine industry. You'll learn about nutrition, fitness, anatomy and physiology, as well as equine facility and yard management. A mixture of theoretical and practical study also covers essential business skills, like IT, communication and teamwork. Upon completion of this course, you could transition into the HND equine course for a further year of study, or choose to move into a variety of roles in the equine sector, such as working in training yards, studs, equipment supply companies, racecourses, livery yards, hospitality and more. The course offers Riding or Non-Riding options. Both versions run at Oatridge in West Lothian, and our Aberdeen campus offers the non-riding version from 2021. Entry requirements are the same for both, apart from the need to prove competent riding ability.