Earn Your Bachelor’s in Biology Online

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Earn Your BS in Biology Online1

Biology helps us better understand the living world—from the smallest cellular processes to the broader systems that shape human health and the environment. In this online Bachelor of Science in Biology program, students explore foundational concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics while engaging in virtual lab activities and research-based learning. The program helps build scientific reasoning, data analysis, and hands-on research skills that can support future study and a range of life science pathways.

APU’s programs are online with 24/7 access and no set login times.2 At APU, there are no entrance exams and classes start every month, so you can begin quickly and control your schedule. Ask us about transfer credit opportunities to help you save time and money in completing your degree.3


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HLC Accreditation

Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Ways to Save and Pay on Your Bachelor's

Explore your options to make learning affordable.

Scholarships and Loans
Scholarships are awards that do not need to be repaid. Loans do require repayment and come from banks, credit unions, credit cards, and private companies.
Federal Student Aid
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to see what you qualify for. Our advisors can answer questions about federal student aid.
Personal Funds
We accept MasterCard®, Visa®, Discover, ApplePay®, GooglePay®, PayPal®, and e-checks. You can also use our Automatic Debit Plan to spread out payments.
Veterans Benefits
Veterans and their families receive a tuition grant. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Eligible family members are parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents of veterans. Financial aid advisors help veterans navigate their education benefits too.
A Special Rate For Our Military
$250 Per Credit Hour*
APU gives all eligible undergraduate and master’s-level students a Preferred Military Rate.
University-Funded Grants
We offer a variety of tuition grants to help all achieve their academic goals. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate.
Employer Benefits
Does your employer offer tuition assistance? Some organizations have partnerships with us that provide tuition benefits.

* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

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Reflecting our commitment to deliver value.6

$360
Per Credit Hour

Tuition for associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and undergraduate certificates. Request information to learn how you can save with one of our tuition grants.

$250
Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with APU’s Preferred Military Rate for eligible students.7

$0
Ebooks

We provide no-cost ebooks for all undergraduates.

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

APU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.8

$0
Application Fee

There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

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Why You Should Earn This Bachelor's From APU

Strong Scientific Foundation

Build a solid understanding of core biological sciences while strengthening your knowledge of supporting disciplines such as chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Degree Completion Opportunity

In addition to previous college credits, you may have work or military experience that can be evaluated and applied as transfer credit to get you even closer to finishing your bachelor’s degree.9

Real-World Insight

Courses are taught by instructors with academic and professional experience in the biological sciences, bringing real-world insight and subject-matter expertise into the online classroom.

Hands-On Learning

Engage with virtual labs, research-based assignments, and investigative coursework designed to help you apply scientific concepts and methods.

No Entrance Exams

Begin your studies quickly. This BS in Biology requires no SAT® or ACT®, and the program starts monthly, putting you in control.10

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