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Diploma of Equine Science
- Limerick, Ireland
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A three-year degree in the science of equine health, husbandry, reproduction, behaviour and welfare.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Equine Science. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Equine industry roles in equine health
- husbandry
- reproduction
- behaviour and welfare
Curriculum
- Three-year
- 192-credit-point degree. Core subjects cover equine locomotion
- breeding management
- nutrition
- health and disease
- injury and rehabilitation
- equitation science
- horse behaviour and training
- property design and industry professional practice. Students take a major in agribusiness management or a non-major set including horse breeding technologies and equine exercise physiology.
Entry requirements
Academic
- School-leaving qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate or UK A Level
- With UL country-specific minimums (for example India 70% combined Standard X and XII average
- China 80% average
- USA high school diploma with SAT or ACT). Non-EU applicants apply directly
- Not through the CAO. Some courses need specific subjects
- A portfolio
- Audition or interview. Progression from the Certificate needs at least Second Class Honours Grade 2.
Accepted academic background
School-leaving qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate or A Levels (country-specific minimums as for the Certificate), Or progression from the Certificate in Equine Science with at least Second Class Honours Grade 2.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per component)
- TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 overall and per section on the scale used from 21 January 2026)
- TOEFL PBT 580
- Duolingo 120 (110 per component)
- PTE Academic 61 (59 per section)
- Cambridge Grade C (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Check the course page
- your country's entry rules and the English language requirements. Non-EU applicants apply directly online (not through the CAO). Application fee 50 EUR. Submit school results and English test evidence. Interview or portfolio only where the course requires it. Offers take about 10-15 working days. Pay the 1
- 000 EUR acceptance deposit and the tuition due before the visa support letter is issued. Use the support letter to apply for the Irish student visa with proof of funds. Register with immigration on arrival.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €22,700 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €50 EUR |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Limerick |
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| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is €22,700 EUR per year. The application fee is €50 EUR. The estimated living cost is €16,000 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per component), TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 overall and per section on the scale used from 21 January 2026), TOEFL PBT 580, Duolingo 120 (110 per component), PTE Academic 61 (59 per section), Cambridge Grade C (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency).