UPI Study Colleges Southern New Hampshire University Intro to Biology 1
Southern New Hampshire University Transfer Credit · Biology 100

BIO1ELE – Biology Elective at SNHU.

Earn this Southern New Hampshire University equivalency through UPI Study's Intro to Biology 1 — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Intro to Biology 1 — transfers as BIO1ELE – Biology Elective at Southern New Hampshire University
Verified Course Equivalency · Recognized by SNHU
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You complete at UPI Study
Intro to Biology 1
Biology 100 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Southern New Hampshire University recognizes as
BIO1ELE – Biology Elective
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: BIO1ELE
NECHE accredited since 1968 · Transcript sent directly to Southern New Hampshire University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to SNHU
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of intro to biology 1, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Recognize the hierarchical organization of life and describe key characteristics of living organisms to establish a foundation in biological science
  • Explain the structure and function of biological macromolecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids
  • Apply the scientific method to design experiments and investigate biological processes and phenomena
  • Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, analyzing their structural differences and functional adaptations
  • Create models of cellular processes such as cellular respiration, photosynthesis, and the cell cycle, and evaluate ethical considerations related to modern biological technologies like genetic engineering and conservation
📚Major topics covered
The study of life & scientific method Chemical foundations of life Biological macromolecules Cell structure & function Plasma membrane & transport Metabolism, ATP & enzymes Cellular respiration & photosynthesis Cell communication & reproduction Fundamentals of genetics Modern understandings of inheritance DNA structure & function Genes, proteins & gene expression Biotechnology & genomics Evolution & population genetics Phylogenies & biodiversity
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam
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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Southern New Hampshire University's registrar. SNHU applies the equivalency: BIO1ELE – Biology Elective.

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Tuition saved vs SNHU per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings = credits × $342 (SNHU's published online undergraduate per-credit rate). SNHU is not a signed UPI Study partner; it evaluates transfer credit course-by-course, and final credit awards are determined solely by SNHU's registrar.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Intro to Biology 1 → SNHU.

📚 About Intro to Biology 1
What is Intro to Biology 1?
Intro to Biology 1 is a college-level STEM course building quantitative and analytical skills. It is Biology 100 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying ACE and NCCRS recommendations from ACE & NCCRS.
Is this course difficult?
The course is designed to be challenging but accessible. It is self-paced, so you can take the time you need on more difficult concepts. Most students complete it in 28–30 days with consistent effort.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries ACE and NCCRS recommendations for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes ACE & NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same ACE & NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry ACE and NCCRS recommendations — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About BIO1ELE – Biology Elective at SNHU
What does 'Elective credit' mean at Southern New Hampshire University?
Elective credit fills the elective portion of a SNHU degree — credits required for graduation but not tied to a specific named course or general education category. Every SNHU degree program reserves a portion of total credits for electives, which gives students flexibility to round out their program.
How many elective credits do I need for my SNHU degree?
SNHU's degree programs each define an elective credit minimum within the total (60 credits for the Associate, 120 for the Bachelor's). The specific count varies by program. Check SNHU's current academic catalog for the exact elective credit requirement.
Can I use Intro to Biology 1 for SNHU electives even though it's a science course?
Yes. The Articulation Agreement explicitly recognizes UPI Study's Intro to Biology 1 as elective credit at SNHU, regardless of subject area. SNHU accepts transfer credit across disciplines as long as the credit comes from an approved provider with NCCRS or ACE recommendations.
How many UPI Study courses can I stack as electives at SNHU?
Up to the overall 75% transfer cap (90 credits for the Bachelor's). SNHU doesn't impose a separate elective cap beyond that, so you can stack multiple UPI Study elective courses as long as they fit within total transfer maximum and your program's elective requirement.
Is elective credit 'worth less' than named course credit?
No — credit is credit toward your SNHU degree. Elective credits count fully toward the 60-credit Associate or 120-credit Bachelor's total. The only difference is they fill the 'elective' bucket on your transcript rather than a specific named course. They have the same weight in graduation requirements.
🔄 About transferring to SNHU
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my SNHU degree?
Southern New Hampshire University accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 34 UPI Study courses are recognized by SNHU as verified course equivalencies, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at SNHU.
Do I need to enroll at SNHU first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no SNHU enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to SNHU when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach SNHU?
Once you complete Intro to Biology 1, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Southern New Hampshire University. SNHU's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (BIO1ELE – Biology Elective) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Intro to Biology 1 for your SNHU credit.

What is Intro to Biology 1?

Intro to Biology 1 is an introduction to how living things are built, how they work, and how scientists study them. It covers the basic chemistry of life, cells, energy use, genetics, and the processes that allow organisms to grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment.

How the course teaches you

Intro to Biology 1 is a self-paced online course built around video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam, with grading weighted 20% Quizzes, 30% Assignments, and 50% Final Exam. When you complete the course, the transcript can be sent for SNHU review, and SNHU recognizes it as BIO1ELE – Biology Elective on a course-by-course basis. At SNHU, that means the credit counts as an elective toward total credit hours rather than as a direct major requirement.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course gives you a working base in cells, genetics, energy use, and scientific reasoning, which can help you read biological information more carefully and understand basic science in everyday settings. For students in SNHU Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree programs, BIO1ELE – Biology Elective can support progress toward the credit total needed for graduation while leaving room for other required courses. It is most useful when you need an elective that fits into a broader degree plan at SNHU.

Skills you walk away with

Identify levels of biological organization and characteristics of living thingsExplain the structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acidsUse the scientific method to design a simple biological investigationCompare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellsModel cellular respiration, photosynthesis, and the cell cycleDescribe basic patterns of inheritance and modern geneticsEvaluate ethical issues in genetic engineering and conservation

Taking this course toward SNHU

After you finish the course, the transcript is sent to SNHU for evaluation, and SNHU applies its course-by-course transfer review to determine the equivalency. In this case, the verified equivalency is BIO1ELE – Biology Elective, which places the credit in SNHU as an elective rather than a required major course. That can help move you toward the total credits needed in an Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree program without exceeding SNHU's transfer ceiling of 90 credits, or 75% of the degree. Because SNHU accepts UPI Study courses through verified evaluation chart equivalencies, the final placement depends on SNHU's registrar review.

Who this course is for

This course is a practical option for students planning to transfer to SNHU who need an elective and want a biology course that can be evaluated as BIO1ELE – Biology Elective. It may fit degree-finishers, students building toward an Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree, and others who need flexible credit within SNHU's transfer limit of up to 90 credits. It is not the right choice if you need a biology course that SNHU has identified as a specific major requirement rather than an elective.

Verified course equivalency

What it means to transfer to SNHU.

Southern New Hampshire University accepts UPI Study courses for transfer credit on a course-by-course basis. These equivalencies are verified from SNHU's evaluation chart.

What SNHU offers UPI students
One of the largest online universities
Up to 90 transfer credits to a bachelor's
Verified course-by-course equivalencies
NECHE-accredited nonprofit
The numbers
90 credits
Max transfer toward a bachelor's
Course-by-course
How equivalencies are evaluated

This is a verified course equivalency, not a formal partnership. Transfer credits are never guaranteed and are determined solely by the university's registrar.

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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Southern New Hampshire University.