Overview

The B.S. degree in Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AVS) at The University of Maine provides a solid understanding of biological sciences along with specific expertise in the diseases, breeding, nutrition, and physiology of domestic and laboratory animals. The pre-veterinary concentration prepares students to apply to colleges of veterinary medicine.

Key Facts

UMaine’s Animal and Veterinary Sciences program offers a degree in Animal and Veterinary Sciences with an optional concentration in either Equine Science or in Pre-Veterinary Sciences. Animal science courses also serve as elective opportunities for students in other agricultural and life sciences, and minors are available in animal and veterinary sciences or in equine studies.

The pre-veterinary concentration is recommended for superior students who seek admission to veterinary colleges. Suggested courses beyond the basic degree requirements in animal and veterinary sciences are those that are required or recommended for admission to colleges of veterinary medicine in North America.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Science

Basic Biology

Calculus

Biology of Organisms

Equine Management Cooperative

Dairy Cattle Technology Laboratory

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orono, United States

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 103 other Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine 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

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6.5

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General requirements

Complete one of our applications – the Common Application, the UMaine Mobile Application or the ApplyMaine Application.

Submit transcripts of all previous secondary/high school or university work (submission requirements by country). In addition, if the document is not in English, submit a certified English translation.

We can accept copies of transcripts and test scores submitted by the student to internationaladm@maine.edu. Once admitted, the student will be required to submit official documents to our office before class registration is possible.

Submit an English language proficiency test. See our test waiver policy lower on this page.

Submit a Declaration of Finances along with supporting documents via e-mail to internationaladm@maine.edu.

Submit a copy of passport ID page and submit via e-mail to internationaladm@maine.edu.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

35790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35790 USD per year during 48 months.
National

35790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35790 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12360 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12360 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Orono

1216 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

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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