0407 - BACE Individual Registration
Course Description
The Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam (BACE) is an industry-recognized exam designed to assess core skills and knowledge sets defined by the bioscience industry. The BACE Exam is offered through Biotility at the University of Florida’s Center of Excellence for Regenerative Health Biotechnology (UF CERHB).
Program Details
General: Candidates should review the Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) before enrolling for this course. The CIB contains crucial information about the enrollment process, remote testing requirements, exam categories, and examination policies that may impact your decision to enroll.
Fees:
- First Attempt: $200
- Second Attempt: Free
- Third Attempt: $50
Exam Categories: For a complete listing of exam categories and subcategories, please click here.
Exam Format: The BACE consists of two portions. The BACE Knowledge and Practical portions are administered as one online assessment delivered on the University of Florida's education platform, UF e-Learning, and remotely monitored by ProctorU.
Time to Complete:
- First Attempt: 180 days
- Second Attempt: 90 days
- Third Attempt: 90 days
Requirements for Successful Course Completion
To pass the BACE and earn your Biotechnician Assistant Credential, you must achieve an overall score of 80%. The score is determined by averaging the highest grade on the Knowledge Portion and the highest grade on the Practical Portion. Candidates may see their score results through UF e-Learning. There is a mandatory 20-day waiting period between attempts. Candidates are allowed a maximum of three attempts per academic year.
Course Access
To access your course after enrollment, please click the link below.
Click the blue “Log in to Continuing Education” button and enter your login credentials (be sure to use the same third-party credentials you entered during enrollment). You should then see your course on the UF e-Learning dashboard or by clicking Courses>All Courses.
Please note, it is common practice to enroll in multiple courses or sections in order to access all online content relevant to your program. However, you will only create one UF account once (during your first enrollment).
Contact Us
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Biotility's Customer Service Department.
Phone: 386.462.3181, Option 1
Email: BACE@research.ufl.edu