Program Overview
Asbury University’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Equine Science degree program is designed specifically for students who want to pursue veterinary school and graduate programs in related fields. This program blends science and animal health education to equip students for the rigors of professional veterinary programs in pursuit of careers in equine health and the broader horse industry.
Supported by research projects and hands-on experiences across our horse barns, pastures, trails and riding arenas, students in Asbury’s equine science (pre-vet) major learn the methods and materials of equine health and biology they need to pursue a wide variety of career paths in the veterinary industry.
If you’re interested in working with riders and trainers to keep their horses healthy, curating nutrition and conditioning plans or attending vet school to be a veterinarian or veterinary technician, the equine science program at Asbury gives students the hands-on experience to excel in their future career.
Students in this program engage in the study of Equine Science while fulfilling the prerequisites required for veterinary school or other graduate programs in a Christian environment with access to university horses only 2 miles from main campus. The research internship also provides a unique glimpse into the world of research while students are still undergraduates.
The B.A. in Equine Science is Asbury’s pre-veterinary equine program. Graduates of this program have been accepted into top veterinary programs in the country.
The Bachelor’s in Equine Science, a 124-credit program, requires:
Whether you are interested in equine nutrition, equine pharmacology or equine physical rehabilitation, this B.A. in Equine Science degree program prepares students for application to graduate programs through courses such as:
To pursue a calling in equine medicine, students may need to gain graduate-level credentials. Equine vets are often highly compensated and have the freedom and flexibility to work in a track or commercial setting or provide veterinary services to a local community.
This equine science degree program is Asbury’s pre-vet offering, with graduates continuing on to the top veterinary schools in the country. Whether you picture yourself furthering the goals of a horse farm operation, caring for horses sold by an international organization or serving a rural area’s farm veterinary needs, the B.A. in Equine Science ensures you’re well equipped to guide your own future as a doctor of equine veterinary medicine or equine dentistry.
Students in this science-driven equine program gain up-close experience in all aspects of the discipline, from the handling and treatment of horses to essential methods of biological research. You might analyze samples in the lab, apply physiology and conditioning techniques in our barns or pens or complete an independent research project about and aspect of equine medicine.
With Asbury’s robust research background and dedication to helping students understand the topics and themselves through experience, students in the B.A. in Equine Science program can expect a challenging yet rewarding program that will open the door to further study and careers in the vast equine industry.
Top equestrian facilities at Asbury include our 341-acre facility, 3 horse barns, an indoor riding arena and two outdoor riding arenas.
Featuring rolling hills and radiating forest trails, our gorgeous campus is equipped with all the space needed to care for and keep horses.
Students in the Equine Science program benefit from Asbury’s longtime relationships within the Wilmore community and beyond, often taking on internships in a field related to their personal career interests. Asbury Equine Science students have completed internships at:
Completing the Equine Science program can lead to a career as a/an:
Asbury Equine Science graduates also pursue graduate degrees or veterinary school at:
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