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Bachelor of Animal Behavior
- Utica, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A research-focused biology degree on why animals behave as they do.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge related to Animal Behavior. Areas of study described in the supplied curriculum include: Study of evolutionary
- ecological
- genetic
- neurological and cognitive mechanisms of behaviour
- with field experience and independent research from the first semester.
Career outcomes
- Graduate training in animal research
- conservation biology
- veterinary medicine
- zoology
- animal handling
Curriculum
- Study of evolutionary
- ecological
- genetic
- neurological and cognitive mechanisms of behaviour
- with field experience and independent research from the first semester. Students complete either a seminar or a research capstone project
- and can work with the Utica Zoo on research and animal care.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma with official transcripts and English grading explanation
- School-leaving exam results
- One recommendation
- Passport copy
- WES course-by-course evaluation for transfer students
- English proof (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79-80
- PTE 53 or Duolingo 100)
- SAT/ACT only for Nursing
- Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma (at least 16 units of secondary school credit), official transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary work with grading explanation in English, school-leaving exam results or graduation certificate, one recommendation letter, passport copy, transfer students need a WES course-by-course evaluation, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- TOEFL iBT 79-80
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 100
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Choose the intended term and apply on the official university website. Submit transcripts and English proficiency evidence as required. Complete any program-specific admission documents. Review the admission decision. Accept the offer and provide financial documents to obtain the student visa form.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,944 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Utica campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Biology Department |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Utica University describes college-sponsored grants and scholarships for qualifying full-time first-year undergraduates, considered in connection with admission. The published summary does not establish whether non-US international applicants qualify or identify a fixed award value. Confirm eligibility directly with Student Financial Services; F-1 visa holders are not eligible for US federal student aid. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $30,944 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $12,950 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79-80, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 100, IELTS Academic 6.