UniVirtual Biology

A full biology course that includes simulations of real-world experiments, field trips, and immersive enviroments.

Since 2006, UniVirtual has created immersive, interactive virtual worlds for AP and higher education. We understand the growing need to offer more dynamic and engaging online learning experiences. Our biology course provides virtual learning environments where students and teachers interact in real-time, creating a social, collaborative, and supportive experience that fundamentally enhances learning. Our virtual environments are carefully designed to maximize student retention while minimizing instructor workload.

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✔️ 50,000+ students enrolled

✖️ No setup fees or subscriptions

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Concepts Covered

Macromolecules

Two futuristic astronauts stand in front of a colorful alien plant on an orange, otherworldly landscape with floating spheres and scattered rocks.

Cellular Respiration

Futuristic explorer in a colorful abstract environment, featuring red and blue swirling shapes and structures, with a sci-fi atmosphere.
Greenhouse interior with rows of flowering plants in raised beds, tables with scientific equipment, chairs, and containers in a desert-like environment.

Mendelian Genetics

Laboratory setup with bottles of sucrose solutions, a digital scale, a water bottle, and plastic cups labeled with molar concentrations.

Enzymes

Laboratory setup with a test tube, O2 sensor holder, test chamber, and digital timer on a workbench.

Osmosis & Diffusion

Two futuristic robots in a surreal environment with twisting, textured tubes and a vibrant pink-purple background.

DNA Synthesis, Transcription, & Translation

Computer lab with large screens displaying cell images for a biology exercise. The task displayed is to identify the cell in metaphase II. Chairs and desks with computers are visible in front of the screens.

Cellular Organelles

Mitosis

Activities & Experiments

  • Measurements.

    Students explore measurement, including units of length and pH values. The activity takes place at a carnival. Students earn tickets for successfully completing educational mini games and must earn a set amount of tickets to complete the activity.

  • Cellular Organelles/Structures.

    Students are tasked with locating and identifying ten different structures inside a typical animal cell. The module takes the form of a treasure hunt. They are assisted by their Heads Up Display, which offers clues and hints as they explore the cell’s interior.

  • Osmosis and Diffusion.

    In the virtual lab, students learn about passive transport cells, including osmosis, diffusion, and tonicity. Their avatars sit at a lab bench and are guided through the experiments via a Heads Up Display.

  • Enzymes.

    This module, which also takes place at a virtual lab bench, enables students to experiment with enzymes by measuring the rate of enzyme activity at various pH levels and temperatures.

  • Cellular Respiration.

    Cellular respiration is demonstrated inside a cell that students walk around as if they have been miniaturized. They collect various organic compounds, then enter a mitochondrion. To synthesize ATP, they combine the compounds in the matrix.

  • Mitosis & Meiosis.

    In this module, students return to the cell to explore the cell cycle and mitosis, and learn how these two processes function within an organism.

  • Mendelian Genetics 1 & 2.

    Students visit a desert canyon where an extra-terrestrial race is carrying out agricultural studies while succumbing to a genetic disease. Over two modules, students are introduced to monohybrid/dihybrid crosses, Punnett squares, sex-linked inheritance and pedigrees, then use what they learn to find a cure for the extraterrestrials’ sickness.

  • DNA Synthesis, Transcription and Translation.

    Returning to the giant cell, students discover how DNA is replicated, and explore the ways in which genetic information is used to make proteins, by interacting with virtual representations of cell components. These modules cover the processes of DNA synthesis, Transcription, and Translation.

Animated classroom scene with students and a teacher discussing scientific diagrams on whiteboards. The room contains lab equipment, including a microscope and educational posters about cells and DNA.

UniVirtual is a trusted partner for institutions seeking to innovate their educational offerings. Our platform ensures you retain control over your classroom, using simple tools to guide, track, and support your students.

No additional hardware is required—our platform is flatscreen-based, making it easy for you and your students to access the virtual world.

Getting started with UniVirtual is easy. Students purchase access online ($95 per student, per semester); institutions pay nothing! Ask us about adding UniVirtual to your syllabus, and we’ll handle the rest, from TA training to support. Try the demo now and see for yourself!

Adaptive
Learning

No Specialized Hardware Requirements

Increased Understanding
and Retention

“(The students) just love it. They embrace it, spend a lot of time here, and they want to come back and do the labs over and over again. They also help each other in the environment, and that to me is a beautiful thing.”
— Michele Yeargain, Department of Biology, University of Central Florida
“This was an awesome way to learn the labs. A lot of the time I struggle to understand the processes in biology because I simply can’t imagine it. This method was a great way to resolve that problem.”
— UniVirtual Biology Student, Spring 2025

Simple LMS Integration & Teacher Training Included

Live, Human Support When You Need It

Same Cost for Students as an
Average Textbook

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Why Choose Us?

  • Empower Teachers

    Easy-to-Use

    Whether you're new to virtual teaching or experienced, our intuitive interface and easy-to-use tools make course management simple.

    Engage Large Classes

    Our platform supports classrooms of all sizes, ensuring that every student can participate fully, regardless of course size.

    Track Student Progress

    Detailed analytics allow you to monitor student participation and learning progress in real time, providing valuable insights to help tailor lessons to your students’ needs. Univirtual integrates seamlessly with existing Learning Management Systems.

    Customizable Lessons

    You have the flexibility to adapt assignments, quizzes, or modules based on student performance and feedback

  • Enhance Offerings

    Scalable

    Whether your courses serve 50 students or 5000, UniVirtual scales effortlessly, providing consistent, high-quality experiences for all learners.

    Cost-Effective

    Our solutions help institutions significantly reduce the need for lab space and other physical resources, ultimately lowering operational costs while improving student engagement.

    Training & Live Support

    As standard, UniVirtual provides high-quality faculty training sessions. Email, in-app text and voice chat, and phone support are included for faculty and students during local business hours.

    Seamless Connectivity

    UniVirtual is hosted on robust servers, ensuring stability with an uptime of 99.95%. Student access is provided through dedicated applications that provide an optimal and flexible gateway into our metaverse.

  • Provide Unique Experiences

    Digital Transformation

    Align your institution’s goals with cutting-edge digital learning that reduces reliance on physical spaces and resources. Universities offering our virtual labs also show a proven increase in enrollment.

    Institution Branding

    We build your logos and branding into your virtual campus and surrounding landscape, adhering to your unique style throughout.

    Virtual Campus Add-On

    A virtual campus serves as the welcome point for your students when they log in. It can contain a variety of rooms and social spaces to meet your specific needs and even serve as a digital twin of your institution.