Bachelor in Animal Sciences (Bachelor's)

At Wilson College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $22,500 per year..

This programme prepares students for careers working with animals in settings such as shelters, conservation projects, and animal training facilities. It combines coursework in animal behavior, human-animal relationships, and ethical treatment across species. Students engage in experiential learning through internships, research, or observation. The programme emphasizes critical thinking and practical application in animal-related fields.

Focus areas include animal behavior, animal-human interactions, ethical treatment of animals, conservation, training and handling methods, wildlife studies.

The degree requires 120 credits, including core animal studies courses, a concentration in biology/psychology, English/communications, or environmental science, and a senior thesis or capstone project.

Graduates pursue roles in animal care, conservation, training, and research, or continue to graduate study in related fields.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Wilson College’s campus in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, gives prospective students several ways to experience the setting before enrolling, including private tours, on-campus open houses, and a virtual tour. Campus life includes clubs, activities, and opportunities to participate beyond athletics. Welcome Week introduces new students to the college, prepares them for academic challenges, and helps them meet classmates.

Academic options include education, biology, veterinary nursing, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. The college offers a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and an OTD program. Students can connect classroom learning with professional interests through clinical work, teaching, research, and other practical experiences. Recent student and staff accounts describe professors, mentors, and program resources as important parts of their experience.

International students should know that Wilson College provides financial aid support, with financial aid counselors available to help students navigate paying for college. The college states that 98% of its students receive some form of financial aid. The admissions office can be contacted at admissions@wilson.edu or 717-262-2002. Wilson College is located at 1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201.