Overview

This unique and interdisciplinary program examines how species—including humans—navigate environmental and social challenges. By studying animal cognition, students gain insights that support conservation, improve animal welfare and advance psychological research.

One of the few undergraduate programs in this field, ours stands out for its hands-on research opportunities, including the opportunity to work with exotic animals at a dedicated facility at Brevard Zoo. With a strong psychology foundation and interdisciplinary coursework, graduates are well-prepared for careers in animal-related fields and graduate study.

Careers in Animal Behavior and Cognition

Positions in the animal behavior field are highly competitive, and our program is designed to provide the knowledge, distinctive skill set and sought-after experience that makes our graduates stand out.

Florida Tech alumni regularly find animal-related jobs with employers such as:

Brevard Zoo
Busch Gardens
Central Florida Zoo
Discovery Cove
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
EPCOT
FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Florida Wildlife Hospital
The Gulfarium
Phoenix Zoo
Santa Ana Zoo
Save the Chimps

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, United States

Disciplines

Animal Science View 303 other Bachelors in Animal Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Transcripts from each year of secondary school
Predicted or preliminary exam results (if applicable)
Formal English translation issued by a school or translation service (if applicable)

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

43220 USD / year

≈ 43220 USD / year
Out-of-State

43220 USD / year

≈ 43220 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43220 USD / year

≈ 43220 USD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

United States

1030 - 1585 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Careers in Animal Behavior and Cognition

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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