MRes Equine Science
Campuses: Department for Life Sciences, Penglais
Location: Wales
Level: RQF Level 7 What does this mean?
Duration: 1 year
Mode of Study: Full time
Entry Requirements: 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent. Subject to agreement with project supervisor. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. What does this mean?
Funding: Click here for funding information
Application Window: Open all year round depending on availability (please contact institution directly)
Start Date: 14/09/2026
Pursue in-depth, supervised research alongside targeted taught modules to earn an MRes in Equine Science, ideal preparation for a PhD or research-focused career in the equine or broader animal sciences.
Student Experience
As an MRes Equine Science student, you’ll gain hands-on research experience, specialist knowledge, and sought-after analytical skills that set you up for success in industry roles or competitive PhD pathways, all while engaging deeply with a sector that supports millions of jobs worldwide. The majority of teaching staff hold doctorates so teaching is informed by research, which enables students to experience our state-of-the-art laboratory research facilities.
Career Options
This course will prepare you for a wide range of careers within the equine industry to improve horse health and welfare or to work in the research and development sector of the equine industry as well as the wider veterinary/animal/biological science fields.