Bachelor of Equine Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

International students can study the Equine Studies at West Virginia University on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the Morgantown campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Equine Studies

This minor is designed for students who wish to advance their knowledge of equine management practices or wish to find employment within the equine industry. Students will gain knowledge of equine management related to reproduction, nutrition, health, training methods, design of facilities, and economy of the industry.

Core Courses
A&VS 281	Introduction to Equine Care and Use (Minimum grade of C-)	3
A&VS 282L	Equine Handling & Ground Training Laboratory (Minimum grade of C-)	1
ANPR 344L	Advanced Horse Management Laboratory (Minimum grade of C-)	4
Complete one of the following tracks	12
Managment Track
Required Track Course
A&VS 330	Equine Facility Design and Management
Select one of the following courses
A&VS 463	Equine Events Management
ARE 422	New Venture Creation
ARE 482	Enterprise Operation Law
Select two of the following courses
A&VS 343	Equine Hoof and Limb
A&VS 370L	Riding Theory and Techniques Laboratory
A&VS 463	Equine Events Management
ANPR 338L	Horse/Livestock/Poultry Evaluation Laboratory
Science Track
Required Track Course
ANNU 361	Applied Nutrition
Select one of the following courses
ANPH 400	Growth and Lactation Physiology
ANPH 424	Physiology of Reproduction
VETS 401	Veterinary Anatomy
Select two of the following courses
A&VS 343	Equine Hoof and Limb
A&VS 370L	Riding Theory and Techniques Laboratory
A&VS 497	Research
ANPR 338L	Horse/Livestock/Poultry Evaluation Laboratory
Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies Track*
Required Track Courses
A&VS 425L	Principles of Therapeutic Horsemanship 1 Laboratory
A&VS 426L	Principles of Therapeutic Horsemanship 2 Laboratory
Select two of the following courses
A&VS 330	Equine Facility Design and Management
A&VS 370L	Riding Theory and Techniques Laboratory
DISB 380	Disability and the Family
DISB 482	Disability in the Community
PSYC 241	Introduction to Human Development
PSYC 281	Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Total Hours	20

*: To become a candidate for the PATH registered level riding instructor certification, a student must fulfill the minor requirements and also complete the following courses: A&VS 370L, A&VS 481L, and A&VS 482.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Equine Studies at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Equine Studies at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Equine Studies at West Virginia University

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

Bachelor of Equine Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown