B.S. in Conservation and Environmental Biology

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Conservation and Environmental Biology

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Understand the Natural World with Our Degree in Conservation and Environmental Biology

Are you passionate about our environment and understanding how it works? Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Environmental Biology can help you learn the science of how humans have impacted ecosystems and how we can be responsible stewards of nature.

With our program, you’ll learn how our actions as humans affect the world around us. You will study the effects of pollution and work alongside organizations such as the National Institute of Health to see the impacts of human behavior and how to improve our relationship with the environment. Whether you want to help build better environmental law and policy with sound science, or you want to study animal life in-depth, Liberty’s B.S. in Conservation and Environmental Biology will help you get the tools you need.

Pursue Your Degree with Confidence

  • 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 doctoral 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.

What Will You Learn?

  • Botany
  • Ecology
  • Environmental science and policy
  • Microbiology
  • Physical geology

Career Opportunities for Conservation and Environmental Biology Graduates

  • College professor/researcher
  • Environmental field technician
  • Environmental health worker
  • Environmental lawyer
  • High school biology teacher*
  • Middle school biology teacher*

*Please note that these roles may require initial teaching licensure.

Facilities and Resources Available to Conservation and Environmental Biology 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.
  • Emphasis is 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.
  • Learn from a faculty of professionals with experience in the field of biology and environmental science completing fieldwork, testing, tracking, and experiments.
  • Gain important hands-on experience in environmental biology science in an optional internship, which would give you additional experience in the field.

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.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
120

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SACSCOC

Available On Campus

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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

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