Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in General Biology
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Study Life and Creation with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
The study of life is a valuable and important subject, as it affects other fields such as medicine, psychology, and politics. When you pursue Liberty’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in General Biology, you can learn the scientific intricacies of how life began and how it functions.
A biology degree enables you to pursue various positions related to biology, such as biotechnology, laboratory work, scientific research, environmentalism, and veterinary. Once you successfully complete this degree, you can seek to enter the workforce or pursue graduate programs in various medical disciplines.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- You can trust that you’re receiving a credible degree because Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- Your professors have years of real-life experience, as well as doctoral degrees in various scientific fields.
- Since Liberty is a teaching university, your professors are in the classroom with you each week to guide you through your coursework and help prepare you for whatever you choose to do after graduation.
- Your program is taught from a Christian worldview, including a creationist perspective.
What Will You Study?
- A study of the organization and function of living matter at the cellular level
- Fundamental principles of biology
- Genes in DNA structure and replication, transcription, translation, gene expression, mutations and their repair, genetic engineering, and epigenetics
- The integration of molecular and cellular interactions for the maintenance of life
- The interrelationships between organisms and biotic and abiotic factors in their environment
Potential Career Opportunities for Biology Graduates
- Agricultural Biotechnologist
- Biomedical Laboratory Supervisor
- College Professor/Researcher
- Environmental Scientist
- Veterinarian
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
On-Campus Facilities and Resources Available to Biology Students
- As a biology student, you will complete multiple labs where you’ll receive hands-on training that can help prepare you for the workforce or graduate school.
- You will have multiple opportunities to be involved in research projects with faculty as an undergraduate student.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in General Biology
Facilities and Resources
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- You can trust that you’re receiving a credible degree because Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- Your professors have years of real-life experience, as well as doctoral degrees in various scientific fields.
- Since Liberty is a teaching university, your professors are in the classroom with you each week to guide you through your coursework and help prepare you for whatever you choose to do after graduation.
- Your program is taught from a Christian worldview, including a creationist perspective.
What Will You Study?
- A study of the organization and function of living matter at the cellular level
- Fundamental principles of biology
- Genes in DNA structure and replication, transcription, translation, gene expression, mutations and their repair, genetic engineering, and epigenetics
- The integration of molecular and cellular interactions for the maintenance of life
- The interrelationships between organisms and biotic and abiotic factors in their environment
Career Opportunities for Biology Graduates
- Agricultural Biotechnologist
- Biomedical Laboratory Supervisor
- College Professor/Researcher
- Environmental Scientist
- Veterinarian
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
On-Campus Facilities and Resources Available to Biology Students
- As a biology student, you will complete multiple labs where you’ll receive hands-on training that can help prepare you for the workforce or graduate school.
- You will have multiple opportunities to be involved in research projects with faculty as an undergraduate student.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 24, 2026
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
