Turn your love of horses into your career with CSU’s Bachelor of Equine Science (with specialisation). This degree provides preparation for a successful career in equine or animal health, welfare, breeding, training, teaching, research or business. A Business Management specialisation as well as a choice of elective subjects equips you with the practical skills and scientific knowledge you’ll need to make evidence-based decisions in equine and animal-related industries. CSU offers one of only two Bachelor of Equine Science degrees in Australia, ensuring you’ll be industry-ready when you graduate. Course highlights Delivered by internationally recognised academics, the Bachelor of Equine Science (with specialisation) provides a practical and contemporary program. A choice of electives gives you the ability to contextualise and pursue your specific interests and career aspirations. Quality learning experience As well as acquiring a fundamental understanding and appreciation of anatomy, physiology and the basic sciences, you’ll develop skills in equine nutrition, reproduction, training and performance, health and welfare, and business. If you choose the Business Management specialisation, you’ll also study financial management, business law, advertising and marketing, property planning and human resources. Latest facilities CSU offers world-leading technology and facilities, including a high-speed treadmill and reproduction barn and laboratory. The Equine Centre has six stable blocks, covered yards and handling facilities, an indoor arena, several outdoor arenas and an undercover horse walker. If you wish to bring your horse with you, we offer stables with access to communal paddocks. Bedding is supplied, and you provide your own feed and care for your own horse. Local feed suppliers will deliver to CSU. Flexibility and support Benefit from excellent staff-to-student ratios, ensuring you receive individual help and support throughout the course. You can also choose to study online to complement work and lifestyle commitments. Skill development While there are no prerequisite subjects, studies in mathematics and chemistry at Year 12 level are preferred. Prior horse experience offers some advantages but is not essential. You do not need to be able to ride a horse to enrol. Instruction in riding is not offered as part of the course. Career opportunities With a multitude of career opportunities available across the growing equine industry, you are building a lifelong career when you study equine science at CSU. Diverse roles Our graduates are comprehensively prepared to positively impact on the management, health, welfare, reproduction, training and performance of horses kept in traditional and modern systems. 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. Transferable skills Take your specialist skills to government roles, sports administration and promotion, journalism or teaching at TAFE or university. You could also work in research and product development.