Online General Biology for Dental Hygiene Applicants

Required at many CODA programs as entry-level science. Often taken before or concurrent with A&P. Regionally accredited through UIU — self-paced, start any month.

All DH Prerequisites

4Credit Hours

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BIO 135UIU Course Code

OfficialTranscript to CODA Program

🏛HLC Regionally Accredited (UIU)

✅CODA Program Accepted

📅Start Any Month — Self-Paced

🎓Official UIU Transcript

💬Advisor Support Included

✅ Will this count for dental hygiene prerequisites? This course is delivered through Upper Iowa University (HLC regionally accredited). CODA-accredited dental hygiene programs require prerequisites from regionally accredited institutions. Always verify with your specific target program before enrolling.

What You'll Learn

Cell structure and function: organelles, membrane transport
DNA structure, replication, and gene expression
Mendelian genetics and inheritance patterns
Evolution, natural selection, and biodiversity
Ecology: populations, communities, and ecosystems
Plant biology: structure, function, and reproduction
Animal biology: diversity and organ systems overview
Lab: microscopy, genetics experiments, ecological sampling

How Dental Hygiene Programs Use This Course

General Biology is a foundational prerequisite at many CODA programs — typically required before or concurrent with A&P. It provides the cell biology and genetics foundation that A&P builds on. Some programs waive the requirement if A&P has been completed with strong grades, but most require it explicitly. Check your specific target programs before assuming Biology is optional.

Biology

Online General Biology

📚 4 Credits⏱ Self-Paced

$695Total · No hidden fees

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Which DH Programs Require This Course

Program / Type	Requires This Course	Online Accepted	Notes
Many CODA-accredited DH programs	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	Required at majority; some waive if A&P completed
Programs with A&P waiver option	— Verify	✓ Yes	Some programs accept A&P in lieu of General Bio
DA-to-RDH Bridge Programs	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	Commonly required; verify per program
Programs requiring 2 semesters	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	Some programs require Bio I & II

* Requirements change. Always verify directly with your target program. Last reviewed May 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the program. Some CODA programs waive the General Biology requirement if you have completed A&P I and II with strong grades, on the grounds that A&P subsumes the relevant biology content. Others require Biology explicitly regardless. Check your specific target programs.

The standard sequence is General Biology first, then A&P — Biology introduces cell biology and genetics that A&P builds on. However, many students take them concurrently or even take A&P first. PrereqCourses's self-paced format lets you take them in any order without waiting for a semester schedule.