Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biotechnology
Combine Science and Technology to Make a Difference with Our Biotechnology Degree
Biotechnology is a diverse, exciting, and growing field. Maybe you’ll create a new vaccine, pesticide, or skincare regimen. Whatever your dreams and career goals are, we want to help you get there. Our Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology will give you the tools you need to be successful in this field.
With a degree in biotechnology, your career and educational possibilities are limitless. You may choose to start doing lab work immediately upon graduation, or you could apply to medical school since this degree gives you all the prerequisites you’ll need. You may go on to become a physician, pharmacist, or psychiatrist.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Get prepared to start your career immediately upon graduation or apply to the medical school of your choice.
- Your professors have years of experience in the field and doctoral-level degrees in various scientific and medical subjects.
- Become prepared for your future career with hands-on experience in lab courses throughout your degree.
What Will You Learn?
- Biochemistry
- Calculus
- Cell biology
- Chemistry
- Genetics
- Geometry
- Microbiology
- Molecular techniques
- Physics
- Statistics
Career Options for Biotechnology Graduates
- Biomedical Laboratory Supervisor
- College Professor/Researcher
- Industrial Laboratory Technician
- Laboratory Research Assistant
- Pharmacist
- Physician
Many career opportunities in this field will require additional education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Facilities and Resources Available to Biotechnology Students
- Labs are associated with nearly every course in the Department of Biology and Chemistry, giving you hands-on experience in your field before graduation.
- Your courses and labs are taught by faculty with real-life experience and doctorate degrees.
- There is an emphasis placed on creationism, but evolution is also taught for a well-rounded perspective of the earth’s origins.
- There are many opportunities to be involved in research projects with faculty as an undergraduate student.
- Medical school acceptance rate is over 80% for the Department of Biology and Chemistry.
- Our students’ average MCAT score is above the national average.
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees
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.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. 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 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
