Updated DAT Biology Test Specifications - March 2022

Sep 17, 2026

Updated DAT Biology Test Specifications – March 2022 outline revised Biology exam content and highlight changes introduced on January 21, 2022. Students planning to test after January 21 are encouraged to review the updated specifications because they add several new topics shown in underlined text. The Biology section includes 40 items across five areas: Cell and Molecular Biology; Diversity of Life; Structure and Function of Systems; Genetics; and Evolution and Ecology, covering metabolism, cellular processes, thermodynamics, heredity, and ecological relationships.

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Biology (40 items)

Cell and Molecular Biology

Diversity of Life

Structure and Function of Systems

Genetics

Evolution and Ecology

FAQs

What changed in the DAT Biology Test Specifications on January 21, 2022?

Several new Biology topics were added that were not previously covered on the examination.

Which students are encouraged to review the updated specifications?

Students who plan to take the DAT after January 21, 2022.

How is the Biology exam content organized in the updated specifications?

It is organized into five areas totaling 40 items: Cell and Molecular Biology; Diversity of Life; Structure and Function of Systems; Genetics; and Evolution and Ecology.

Sep 17, 2026

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