Agricultural Animal Science Bachelor of Science

Tuition is $470/credit.

This Bachelor of Science program blends biology, animal health, and environmental science to prepare students for sustainable livestock care. It emphasizes the application of scientific principles to the study of breeding, genetics, growth, behavior, and management of animals raised for agricultural purposes. Students learn to prioritize animal welfare, sustainable practices, and responsible land use.

The program requires 120 credits, distributed across a General Education Core (36 credits), Environmental Professional Core (13 credits), Elective Courses (32 credits), and Program Core (39 credits).

Graduates are prepared for careers in livestock management, animal health, and agricultural outreach, or to pursue further studies in animal science or veterinary medicine.

The program accepts up to 90 transfer credits from outside institutions. Specific GPA, test scores, or prerequisite courses are not detailed on this page.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. This is an online program with flexible completion times ranging from 2.6 to 5 years, depending on the number of credits taken per term. The program offers up to 8 terms per year. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 82% of applicants.

Unity Environmental University focuses on environmental leadership, sustainability, and practical preparation for work. Its career-aligned programs address environmental challenges through flexible bachelor's and master's degrees, applied bachelor's programs, and learning opportunities designed around students' lives. Corporate and educational collaborations, sustainable business ventures, and real-world challenges connect study with professional practice. In 2025, 87% of students were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months.

The institution began in 1965 and was known as Unity College before becoming Unity Environmental University in 2023. In 2012, it became the first college in the United States to divest fossil fuels from its endowment portfolio. Its mission centers on producing environmentally competent professionals and encouraging people to steward sustainable ecosystems. Sustainability is treated as a focus for study, work, leadership, and everyday life.

Students can choose distance education or campus-based learning. The university's address is in New Gloucester, Maine, while its in-person offering at Unity Environmental University at Pineland provides access to nearby Maine ecosystems and modern facilities. Online programs allow students to earn degrees from wherever they live, with flexible options and tuition positioned around accessibility. International students can consider whether online study or campus-based learning best fits their goals and circumstances, then explore programs connected to environmental careers.