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Credits Required
Varies by program
Format
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

A degree in biology includes coursework in:

  • Animal and plant biology
  • Cell and molecular biology
  • Ecology
  • Evolution
  • Genetics
  • Lab and field experience
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Career Options

Biologists work in a variety of careers including:

  • Environmental/sustainability consultant
  • Geneticist or genetics counselor
  • Educator
  • Ecologist or field biologist
  • Conservation biologist
  • Laboratory or research technician
  • Physician, physician assistant, or dentist
  • Zoologist
  • Botanist
  • Evolutionary biologist
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.A. or B.S. in Biology at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Biology
  • Clinical Trials
  • Clinical Research
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Good Clinical Practices (GPC)
  • Auditing
  • Biochemical Assays
  • Data Management
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry

Source: EMSI, 2021

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