Agricultural Sciences
AST: Equine Science Major Requirements
Location
Vermilion
Credential
Diploma
Program Length
2 years
Admission requirements
1. High school diploma with a minimum of:
- 50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2
- 50% in Math 20-1 or Math 20-2
- 50% in one of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20, or Science 20
2. Proof of English language proficiency
3. Riding Video
- Provide a video demonstrating your riding skills. Review the riding video requirements (PDF) and submit by August 1.
Notes:
- You may be offered conditional acceptance prior to completing the riding video.
- If you completed high school outside of Alberta, check provincial subject equivalents.
- If you don’t have the academic requirements, you may qualify through special admissions.
- If you are an International student, check eligible programs.
Program requirements and information
After you've been accepted into the program, you must also meet these program requirements.
Horse requirement |
You are required to supply your own tack and horse. A 3 or 4-year-old gelding stock horse is preferred. Program staff may help you select a suitable horse. Review the Animal Science Technology: Equine requirements (PDF). |
As you prepare for your start date, review this important information.
Course enrolment |
Enrolment is the final step after you've been accepted, paid your tuition deposit, and the timetable has been set.
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Recognition of prior learning |
If you completed relevant courses at another post-secondary institution, you may be eligible for transfer credit. Apply for transfer credit at least 2 months before classes start by completing the transfer credit form. Review all of the other ways Lakeland does prior learning assessments. |
Graduation requirements
When you complete the requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, you will be awarded an Animal Science Technology: Equine Science diploma.