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The Equine Management major cultivates future leaders who deeply value horse welfare, environmental stewardship, and all facets of the equine sector. This curriculum blends business fundamentals, biological sciences, and hands-on equine management training with theoretical knowledge. Students gain comprehensive insight into the economic, ecological, and social aspects of equestrian fields while acquiring up-to-date industry awareness and analytical skills for collecting, evaluating, and utilizing sector information. With faculty guidance, participants may engage in global exchange programs. The program also offers opportunities for workplace learning, field excursions, and independent research initiatives.
This degree partially fulfills prerequisites for the Ontario Veterinary College's DVM program. Interested students should consult their academic advisor during initial studies. Those pursuing veterinary medicine should review the DVM program's specific admission criteria.
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum overall band score of 70
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based: minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21; Computer-based: minimum score of 250; Paper-based: minimum score of 600
Duolingo English Test - Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score of 60 and no score less than 60 for any individual component
Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program - Successful completion of the University of Guelph, Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (Levels 9 and 10).