Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

Classes will be conducted at West Liberty University, as well as at local AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums.

Zoo Science students will learn from zoo professionals and will be exposed to a variety of animal care facilities including small and large zoos and aquariums, conservation centers, nature centers, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and fish hatcheries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ornithology

Herpetology

Mammalogy

Applied Conservation

Animal Behavior Management

Animal Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00

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More details

Applications should be submitted during the first semester of the senior year in high school along with the high school transcript.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wheeling, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Applications should be submitted during the first semester of the senior year in high school along with the high school transcript.

Students from non-English speaking countries must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Certified Copies of all Official Academic Records must be submitted in the original language of issue as well as the certified English language translation of these academic records.
Applicants who have studied in the United States are required to have the institution(s) in the United States send their official transcripts directly to West Liberty.
All international student applicants, including first-time freshmen and degree seeking transfer students, must have all previously earned credit evaluated in order for West Liberty to award the transfer of credit.
Proof of Financial Support.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18314 USD / year

≈ 18314 USD / year
Out-of-State

18314 USD / year

≈ 18314 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9246 USD / year

≈ 9246 USD / year

Living costs

Wheeling

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Wheeling

Funding

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