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Bachelor of Animal Care and Behavior
- Bangor, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
On-campus degree on animal behavior, Welfare and health.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Animal Care and Behavior. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Animal behaviorist
- Animal trainer
- Wildlife research technician
- Animal welfare specialist
- Veterinary support
- Therapy animal programs
Curriculum
- Core courses cover animal behavior
- Animal cognition
- Animal care and wellness
- Animal health and nutrition
- And animal disease
- Supported by laboratory and field work. The page does not state credits
- Duration
- Or an internship or capstone requirement.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or GED
- International transcripts evaluated by a NACES member
- Not published for first-year applicants (admission on secondary-school curriculum
- GPA and recommendations
- C or better in college-preparatory courses recommended)
- Transfer 2.4/4.0.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or GED, International transcripts evaluated by a NACES member.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 75
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,804 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | $250 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Bangor |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Science and Humanities |
| Department | Animal Care and Behavior |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,804 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The deposit is $250 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,383 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 75, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 100.