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AP Biology Exam

The AP Biology course is equivalent to a two-semester introductory college biology class. It is designed for students who have a foundation in biology and chemistry, though prerequisites vary by school. The course emphasizes conceptual understanding, scientific practices, inquiry, and lab work. Laboratory investigations and student design of experiments and data analysis are integral to the course.

The AP Biology Exam format is:
Section I: 60 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, 50% of exam score

Section II: 90 minutes, 50% of exam score
6 free response questions (2 long-form + 4 short-answer)

Students may use a basic, scientific, or graphing calculator (within AP exam policies).
The exam is moving to a hybrid digital format: multiple-choice questions will be completed digitally (on a device), while free-response answers are handwritten and submitted.

When is the AP Biology Exam?
The AP Biology exam is generally held once every May (for each school year), according to the College Board’s published schedule. For the 2025-2026 school year it will be held on Monday, May 4th, at 8 am.

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