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This full-length exam was built to mirror the actual TEAS science exam. It measures your readiness in each science sub-area. You will get a score report immediately following the exam.
Instantly find out if you are ready for the TEAS science section.
This full-length exam includes 50 total questions from the TEAS science section. It will take about 60 minutes.
Free TEAS Science Practice Test
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TEAS Science Exam Overview
TEAS Science is 1 of 4 sections given during the TEAS exam. When taking this section, you will find the following:
- 50 Questions (44 Scored)
- 60 Minutes
The 50 TEAS science questions are split into the following 4 categories:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology: 18 Questions
- Biology: 9 Questions
- Scientific Reasoning: 9 Questions
- Chemistry: 9 Questions
- Unscored Questions: 6 Questions
You can drill these in our TEAS course to prepare for your exam. We include 2,000+ questions, learning content, videos, and more.
Studying for TEAS Science
As mentioned above, there are 4 different categories on this section. Within each of those categories, there are specific concepts and topics tested. You will want to make sure you are familiar with the following:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cells, tissues, and organs
- The systems of the body
- Non-infectious diseases
- Biology
- Cellular Biology
- Mitosis and Meiosis
- DNA and Chromosomes
- Genetics & Inheritance
- Chemistry
- States of matter
- Bonds
- Periodic table
- Reaction types
- Scientific Method
- Relationships & tools
- Reasoning & logic
- Experimental Design & Analysis
Use our full TEAS science study guide for a complete list of concepts and topics to know.
What to Do After This Practice Exam
After taking the science practice exam above, we recommend 3 different options:
- Go Deep on the Topics You Missed: You can review the specific topics you missed on our TEAS science study guide. This is a great way to learn key concepts that will appear on the actual exam.
- Take the Other Section Full-Length Exams: If you feel comfortable with science, you can take another TEAS section exam and see how you score.
- Consider Our Prep Course: Our guided prep course includes 2,400+ practice questions, learning content, video lessons, flashcards, full-length exams, and more. If you want everything you need to pass your exam, this is the course for you.
TEAS Science FAQs
How many questions are on the TEAS science section?
There are 50 total questions on TEAS science. Of those 50 questions, only 44 are scored. You will not know which questions are unscored.
What topics are tested on the TEAS science section?
TEAS science includes questions from 4 sub-topics:
- Anatomy and Physiology (18)
- Biology (9)
- Scientific Reasoning (9)
- Chemistry (8)
In addition, there are 6 unscored questions. You will not know which 6 questions are unscored.
How much time will I have on TEAS science?
You will have 60 minutes to complete the science portion of the exam. To keep pace, you will want to spend less than 72 seconds per question.
How can I pass the TEAS science section?
The best way to pass the TEAS science section is to take a TEAS science practice test. A practice test gives you insight into what the actual test will look and feel like.
By going through multiple TEAS science questions you are allowing your brain to get a feel for how it paces through the test. By doing so, you are training your brain to work when under pressure, so it will be ready when test day comes.
Lastly, train your brain in increments, rather than cramming information into it. Take one practice test and review what you answered wrong and then give your brain a rest.
Is the TEAS science section hard?
The science section is one of the most difficult sections on the exam. It covers a lot of concepts and topics.
In addition to the amount of content you will be required to know, there is also a time constraint. You will need to spend less than 72 seconds per question to ensure you finish with enough time.
What is a good TEAS science score?
A good TEAS score on the science section is somewhere in the range of 78% to 90%, or a 35-40 out of 44. An exemplary score is 90.7%-100% or a 41 or above.
Is a free TEAS science practice test enough to pass the exam?
No, we recommend using other resources alongside a free practice test. A free practice test will help you get an idea of where you stand but should not be the only resource you use to prepare for the actual exam.
Some other resources we recommend are:
- A complete prep course
- Additional full-length exams
- Flashcards
- Question banks
- Diagnostic exam
What score do I need to get on TEAS science?
There is no universal “passing” score for the science section. Every school sets their own passing standards and requirements.
With that being said, you should shoot to be scoring 80% or higher on our practice exams. Scoring 80% or higher on our exams will put you in a good position to pass the actual exam.
What types of questions are on the TEAS science section?
There are 5 possible types of questions you will find on the science section:
- Multiple-Choice
- Multiple-Select
- Fill-In-The-Blank
- Hot Spot
- Ordered Response
The majority of the questions will be multiple-choice.
