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Bachelor of Animal Studies

Madonna University

Livonia, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor's degree combining biological science with animal ethics, Law and the human-animal bond.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Animal Studies. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

Careers working directly with animals (zoos
Humane societies
Wildlife conservation agencies)
Animal welfare
Animal-assisted therapy

Curriculum

Courses cover zoology
Animal behaviour
Animal-assisted therapy and animal law
Supported by biology
Statistics
Psychology and sociology. Students complete a required internship at zoos
Humane societies or wildlife conservation agencies and choose a minor of 20-32 semester hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official secondary school or college transcripts (school stamped and sealed)
English test (TOEFL iBT 70
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105
MET 51)
Financial statement for the F-1 I-20
Passport copy. Typical admitted first-year profile is a 2.8 high school GPA (not a stated minimum).

Accepted academic background

Official secondary school transcript (school stamped and sealed) or college transcripts; Essay; SAT/ACT optional; Financial statement for F-1 I-20; Passport copy

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 70
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Completed application form
Identification document
Language proficiency evidence if requested
Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

Check the international requirements and deadline for your term: Fall April 1
Winter October 1
Summer February 1 for overseas applicants on the official website. Apply online at official website Send official school-stamped transcripts
English test results (TOEFL iBT 70
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105 or MET 51)
A financial statement for the I-20 and a passport copy. If below the English minimum
Take Madonna's English placement test. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,600 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Livonia campus
Faculty or school	Faculty or school requires confirmation
Department	Animal Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm award criteria and funding with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.