Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology – General
Facilities and Resources
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 areas of study like medicine, psychology, and politics. When you pursue a degree in biology, you’re learning all the scientific intricacies of how life began and how it currently functions.
A biology degree enables you to enter various positions related to biology such as biotechnology, laboratory work, scientific research, environmentalism, and veterinary. Once you successfully complete this degree, you’ll be prepared to immediately enter the workforce, or pursue graduate programs in various medical disciplines.
Highlights of Liberty University’s Biology Degree
- 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 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 Learn?
- 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 will 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 Biology – General
Facilities and Resources
Highlights of Liberty University’s Biology Degree
- 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 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 Learn?
- 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)
- SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (Liberty University is offering test-optional admission through Fall 2022 acceptance)
- 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 will 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.


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