Full-time program
Year one
Year one provides a strong foundation in the basic sciences with the study of chemistry and biology, anatomy and physiology while introducing students to the study of horses and the Australian horse industries through workplace practicum and the introductory study of horse management, behaviour and training.
Year two
Year two has a focus on reproduction and the performance horse, introductory study of nutrition and preparation for life after graduation in business and other realms of employment.
Year three
In year three, students will develop depth in their understanding of equine nutrition and reproduction while also learning about the prevention and management of disease conditions through studies of equine health and rehabilitation. Each semester of third year also offers the opportunity to take one elective subject.
Electives
ASC142 Equestrian Coaching
HRM210 Human Resource Management
MKT110 Marketing Principles
PSC360 Pastures and Rangelands
Full-time on campus
Year one
Session 1
ASC148 Introductory Horse Management
ASC206 Equine Industry Practicum
BIO100 Concepts of Biology
CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
Session 2
ASC111 Animal Structure and Function
ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
ASC248 Horse Behaviour and Training Management
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
Year two
Session 3
ASC202 Equine Locomotion
ASC261 Animal Reproduction
AGB233 Agribusiness Management 1
BCM210 Foundations and Techniques of Biochemistry
Session 4
AGR220 Extension
ASC209 Breeding Technologies
ASC273 Animal Nutrition
ASC321 Exercise Physiology
Year three
Session 5
ASC412 Equine Nutrition 2
ASC309 Horse Rehabilitation
ASC350 Animal Health and Welfare
[ ] Elective
Session 6
ASC201 Equine Reproduction
ASC413 Equine Health 2
STA201 Scientific Statistics
[ ] Elective
Part-time on campus or distance education study
Year one
Session 1
ASC148 Introductory Horse Management
CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
Session 2
ASC248 Horse Behaviour and Training Management
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
Year two
Session 3
ASC206 Equine Industry Practicum
BIO100 Concepts of Biology
Session 4
ASC111 Animal Structure and Function
ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Year three
Session 5
ASC202 Equine Locomotion
BCM210 Foundations and Techniques of Biochemistry
Session 6
AGR220 Extension
ASC273 Animal Nutrition
Year four
Session 7
AGB233 Agribusiness Management
ASC261 Animal Reproduction
Session 8
ASC209 Breeding Technologies
ASC321 Exercise Physiology
Year five
Session 9
ASC350 Animal Health and Welfare
[ ] Elective
Session 10
ASC201 Equine Reproduction
[ ] Elective
Year six
Session 11
ASC412 Equine Nutrition 2
ASC309 Horse Rehabilitation
Session 12
ASC413 Equine Health 2
STA201 Scientific Statistics