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College BiologyCollege-Level Biology Practice

College-level biology practice covers the foundational biology content typically required for nursing-school prerequisites, pre-health programs, and credit-by-exam pathways (CLEP Biology, DSST, AP Biology review). Content spans molecular and cellular biology, organismal biology, and population/ecological biology — the same scope as a two-semester general biology sequence at most US universities.

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Exam facts

Everything you need to know about the College Biology exam.

Passing score
Course-specific (CLEP Biology: 50 / 80 scaled is the ACE-recommended credit threshold)
Format & length
Varies by use case (CLEP Biology format: ~115 questions · 90 minutes)
Voucher cost
Free with most study programs (CLEP Biology official exam: $97 + center fee)
Prerequisites
None — high school biology assumed

What’s tested

Key topics on the College Biology exam.

The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official College Biology exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.

Who it’s for

Built for the people taking this exam.

Pre-nursing students drilling A&P prerequisites, CLEP Biology candidates pursuing credit-by-exam, and pre-health applicants reviewing for HESI A2 / TEAS science sections or for entry-level med-tech / phlebotomy programs.

Why it matters in 2026

The career signal.

Biology is the single most-tested science on nursing-school admission exams (TEAS, HESI A2, NLN PAX/NEX) and the gateway prerequisite for Anatomy & Physiology I-II. A solid grasp here is what separates students who breeze through nursing-prereq sequences from those who repeat A&P. CLEP Biology specifically saves 6-8 credit hours (roughly $2,000-$6,000) at most state universities.

What you get

Everything you need to actually pass.

Full question bank

500 questions covering every objective on the official College Biology exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.

Quiz modes

Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.

Flashcards

Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.

Progress tracking

See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.

Per-category premium

Unlocking College Biology unlocks every other Nursing School exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.

No-fluff explanations

Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.

Read while you study

College Biology articles & study guides

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about College Biology

How many questions does the College Biology bank have?

500 questions, organized into 3 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.

Is the free trial really free?

Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.

What does premium cost?

Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Nursing School exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.

How current is the College Biology content?

We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.

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