Vermilion,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Animal Science Technology - Equine Sciences in Vermilion Canada | Lakeland College
Lakeland College
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Vermilion Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,691
(c. USD12,723.56)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Enhance not just your riding abilities but also gain expertise in the equine industry, covering everything from breeding to training and sales.
Our equine sciences curriculum goes beyond riding lessons. It teaches the vital aspects of horse breeding, training, and sales strategies - essentially, how to operate a profitable equine enterprise.
During your first year, you'll work with your personal horse to refine your techniques. The Equine Centre will serve as both your practical learning space and your horse's stable.
In your second year, you'll delve further into production-focused training and management. Notably, you'll tackle actual business scenarios through our Student-Managed Farm, Powered by New Holland.
You'll either join the SMF equine unit or complete a practicum between your first and second year
Beyond lectures, you'll participate in
organizing sales and events.
building crucial industry relationships
honing your business acumen, leadership qualities, and decision-making abilities
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
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.
You can take this year in Canada including the grade 12 year. This can be a combination of secondary and post-secondary education.
You can take this in another country, but English must be the official language of instruction. Lakeland College maintains a list of countries that satisfy English proficiency.
a grade of 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 (final blended grade including diploma or provincial exam mark) or Canadian equivalent
a grade of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 (final blended grade including diploma or provincial exam mark) or Canadian equivalent
a grade of B or better in an O-level, GCSE, or IGCSE English Language or Literature course
a grade of B+ or better in 6 credit transferable university-level English Language and Literature course completed at a recognized English language institution
Successfully complete an English language program, with a minimum score at one of our approved partner schools.
Successfully achieve an acceptable score within the past two years on an English language evaluation test. Tests must have been taken within two years of the start date of the program.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - minimum score of 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 on each band score on the Academic test for all programs.
There is no pass or fail, instead you are rated on a 9-band scale for listening, reading, writing and speaking. A Band 6 rating is called a competent user.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - You need a minimum 78 score on the internet-based test (iBT) exam and a minimum score of 19 in each of the four tested areas.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) - Lakeland College requires a PTE Academic minimum score of 53 with no communication skill score lower than 50.
Duolingo - Our standard acceptance score is 100 overall with no sub-score below 95.
Tuition
CAD
17,691