BS in Conservation and Environmental Biology
Understand the Natural World with Our Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation and Environmental Biology
Are you passionate about our environment, understanding how it works, and taking care of it? Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Conservation and Environmental Biology is an incredible opportunity for you to earn a degree and explore more about the environment. Liberty’s environmental biology major can help you gain an understanding of how humans have impacted ecosystems and teach you how to analyze animal patterns, soil samples, and more.
Our goal is for you to better understand how our actions as humans impact the world around us. You will study the effects of pollution and work alongside organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to see the environmental impacts of new developments. Maybe you’ll go on to work in environmental law and policy or test water samples to ensure that they are safe. With our environmental and conservation biology degree, your options for studying and changing the world around you are limitless.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
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Highlights
Highlights of Our Conservation and Environmental Biology Degree
Get Real Experience in Every Class
From your very first course, you’ll dive into hands-on lab work that complements nearly every class in the Department of Biology and Chemistry. This approach gives you practical experience early on, helping you build confidence and skill in real scientific settings before you graduate.
Study Under Experts in the Field
Your professors bring more than just textbook knowledge – they bring real-world experience and advanced degrees into the classroom and lab. They’re dedicated to your growth and can help connect what you study to the challenges and opportunities in the field of science today.
Join Research That Matters
Even as an undergraduate, you’ll have the chance to work alongside faculty on meaningful research projects. These experiences can deepen your understanding and strengthen your résumé, which can help when applying to graduate or professional programs.
Stand Out With Strong Test Scores
Liberty University students in biology and chemistry consistently perform well, with MCAT scores that exceed the national average. This success reflects the quality of instruction, mentorship, and preparation you can expect as part of our program.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BS in Conservation and Environmental Biology Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Conservation and Environmental Biology can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- College professor/researcher
- Environmental field technician
- Environmental health worker
- Environmental lawyer
- High school biology teacher
- Middle school biology teacher
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a degree does not guarantee job placement.
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Conservation and Environmental Biology Degree?
Through this environmental biology degree program, you can gain the knowledge to pursue your academic and career goals. Our environmental biology classes provide world-class training so you can prepare to pursue a career or graduate program in environmental biology.
With rich and engaging courses in tandem with lab work, you can unite theory with praxis and see science in action. Our program is designed so that you can become better equipped for the industry or for graduate school.
If you desire to pursue medical school, it is worth noting that our medical school acceptance rate within the Department of Biology and Chemistry is historically above average. With a wide range of courses in multiple sciences, the education that you receive can help expand your horizon beyond environmental and conservation biology.
Whether you decide to pursue further graduate study or work directly in industry, you can be confident in the world-class education that you receive at Liberty University.
Throughout this degree program, you’ll study a wide variety of subjects, including:
- Botany
- Ecology
- Environmental science and policy
- Microbiology
- Physical geology
- Statistics in psychology
Featured Conservation and Environmental Biology Degree Courses
BIOL 224 — General Biology I
BIOL 303 — Microbiology
BIOL 310 — Ecology
BIOL 410 — Environmental Biology
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Conservation and Environmental Biology Degree?
Pursue a Degree That Prepares You for More
We’re committed to helping you earn a degree that’s not only challenging but also rewarding and meaningful. Through the environmental biology program, you can build the knowledge and skills to start your journey.
Faculty Who Lead by Example
Our professors are one of your greatest resources at Liberty. They hold advanced degrees, bring years of experience in the sciences, and are passionate about mentoring you as you grow academically and professionally. You’ll study a wide range of topics like environmental science, physical geology, ecology, and botany – all taught by experts in the field.
Build Real-World Skills
Your studies will extend far beyond the classroom in this program. You’ll take part in hands-on labs, fieldwork, and projects that reflect what environmental biologists do every day. These experiences can help you connect theory to practice in meaningful ways.
Take Advantage of Research Opportunities
As an Environmental Biology student, you’ll have access to exciting research opportunities – some of which may even lead to presentations at Liberty’s annual Research Week. This kind of engagement can help set you apart and showcase your work to peers and professionals alike.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Bachelor’s in Conservation and Environmental Biology Student?
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)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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