Need the Bio Assessment?
GCC Bio Assessment is currently being proctored only in person by appointment only. Bio Assessments are available at the GCC Main and GCC North.
If you have taken a year of high school biology and wish to skip the recommended college-level general biology course (BIO156 or BIO181) and enroll in BIO201 or BIO205 at GCC, you must take the BIO Assessment exam. This 40-question exam will help you evaluate how well you remember this important information. Students who score 70% or better can enroll in BIO 201 & BIO 202. Those who score below 70%, you will need to discuss your score with an academic advisor and get their signature to register.
About the Exam
Biology Self-Assessment:
- A 40-question computerized multiple-choice exam;
- You will receive your exam results right away after testing;
- One test is allowed every 3 months;
- Scores are good for one year;
- Take this exam if you have taken a year of high school Biology and wish to skip the general Biology course (BIO156 or BIO181);
- A current valid photo ID is required.
For additional information, please see the Biology department web page
Course Descriptions
- Introductory Biology for Allied Health (BIO156)
- General Biology I (BIO181)
- Microbiology (BIO205)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO201)
Testing Environment
Students are under video and audio surveillance the entire time. All testing rooms are monitored by a camera system.