Equine Reproduction course
A credit-bearing short course in Equine Reproduction from within the MSc Equine Science portfolio. The degree programme has been running for over 15 years and has an established international reputation for excellence.
Equine Reproduction
This course covers anatomy and physiology of equine reproduction, evaluation of breeding soundness, management techniques and the latest technologies used across the industry.
- 20 SCQF / 10 ECTS credits
- Course Leader: Dr Mina Davies-Morel
- January start
This course explores a range of topics associated with equine breeding and is delivered by leading experts in veterinary medicine, front line research and industry. The course provides students with an in-depth examination of equine reproduction in order to apply key skills, knowledge and understanding to their own horse breeding endeavours.
The course is fully online and delivered in a flexible, but structured, format which provides students with the opportunity to network, enhance skills and prepare to apply knowledge and understanding to real-life scenarios which can enhance existing professional or amateur equine practice.
For full details of this course, including learning outcomes, please visit the Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study page.
Vets, scientists, equine stud professionals and interested lay horse breeders worldwide could benefit from studying this course, led by Dr Mina Davis-Morel PhD, SFHEA, Emeritus Reader Animal Reproduction at Aberystwyth University.
Mina has led this course for over 10 years and is the eminent expert in equine reproductive physiology and author of the widely used textbook Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management, now in its fifth edition. Mina was awarded the University Teaching Excellence award and the Higher Education Academy Senior Fellowship award.
Mina has published widely in the scientific and popular press and is the author of four text books. The course delivering is supported by Louise Cornish, Equine Veterinary Reproductive expert at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh.
A good UK university Honours Degree (first or 2:1), or its international equivalent (e.g. 3.25 GPA score in the USA), with a biological background, for example a degree in:
- Veterinary science
- Biological sciences
- Zoology
- Animal/Equine Science
- Pharmacology/Pharmacy
We may also consider your application if you have a science degree that is below a 2.1 qualification, or you are an experienced veterinary nurse or farrier, or a degree in a non-science subject, and you hold Level 2 or above British Horse Society qualifications and/or have a minimum of 3 years’ demonstrable experience working with or caring for horses. You may be admitted to Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma level only in the first instance. Please contact the Equine Science Programme team before applying.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, we will also need to see evidence of your English language proficiency before we can offer you a place.
Applications must be made through the University's online postgraduate prospectus by following the link to apply to PG Professional Development in Equine Science (Online Learning)(ICL) - 1-2 years (Part-time Intermittent Study).
Once you have started your application to the degree within which the course sits, you will be asked to specify the course you are applying to.
If you have any questions or concerns throughout the application process, please contact equine.science@ed.ac.uk.