The Biology Department offers undergraduate degrees in Biology, Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Wildlife Biology Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, and a Graduate Degree in Biology.
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- BS/BA in Biology
- Optional Emphases in
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Genetics
- Pre-Veterinary
- Pre-Professional
- Biology Education
- Minor in Biology
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- BS in Natural Resources and Environmental Management
- Minor in Natural Resources and Environmental Management
- GIS Certificate in Natural Resources Management
- Opportunity to obtain the Society for Ecological Restoration's Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner-in-Training (CERPIT) certificate
- Opportunity to obtain National Wildfire Coordinating Group certifications
- BS in Wildlife Biology
- Opportunity for Certification by the Wildlife Society
- BS in Fisheries and Aquatic Science
- Opportunity for Certification by the American Fisheries Society
- Options to focus on Fisheries, Aquatic Science and Marine Biology
Graduate Study
- MS in Biology
- Emphasis options in
- Aquatic Science
- Natural Resources Management
Research
Student Organizations
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- Biology Club
- Pre-Veterinarian Club
- Society for Ecological Restoration Student Association
- Soil Judging Club
- Soil and Water Conservation Club
- Wildlife Biology Club
Department News
Dr. Todd Aschenbach and 22 GVSU students at the 12th Annual Burning Issues Workshop, February 10-12, 2026, Ft. Custer, MI
Saturday, October 4, was our annual Family Weekend Open House in the Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse. 518 people come through during the open house, and we gave out almost 300 succulents!
GVSU biologists and undergraduate students from Calvin University survey freshwater mussels in Plaster Creek.
Members of GVSU's Society for Ecological Restoration Student Association assisted the Muskegon County Conservation District with a prescribed burn on Sunday, April 13th
Biology student, Cameron Doane, received the Outstanding Student Employee Scholarship for their awesome work at the Sustainable Agricultural Project.
GVSU and John Ball Zoo are protecting a 'Keystone Species' in the Grand River
Time Lapse Video of Corpse Flower Blooming
Seminars
Check back later for upcoming seminars!
Job Feed
6/10/26
Computational Associate II - Gerstner Center for Cancer Diagnostics
for job 11118299
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Expires: 7/11/26
6/10/26
Midwest Roving Corps Member
for job 11117764
The Student Conservation Association
Expires: 7/18/26
6/10/26
Farmed Wildlife and Feral Swine Coordinator
for job 11117317
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 7/11/26
6/10/26
Wildlife Research Biologist
for job 11117271
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 7/11/26
6/10/26
Natural Resources Supervisor 1- Parks and Trails
for job 11117292
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 7/11/26
Career Events for Biology
Alumni Webinar: Ask an Advisor with Katie Cwiakala and Meghan Veltri
June 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for a virtual “Ask an Advisor” session designed specifically for alumni seeking general career support and guidance. This open Q&A format offers the opportunity to ask questions...
Fulbright US Student Program - Virtual Information Session
June 24, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad? Are you curious about studying for a Master's degree abroad? The Fulbright program might be for you! Join me to learn more! For more Information...
Virtual Information Session: Fulbright US Student Program- Tips and Guidelines as you draft your essays
July 22, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in teaching English abroad as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA)? Curious about the Fulbright Study/Research (S/R) grants for US students seeking support for a year of funded graduate...
Alumni Webinar: Ask an Advisor with Dayna Phillips and Stephanie Jensen
July 29, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for a virtual “Ask an Advisor” session designed specifically for alumni seeking general career support and guidance. This open Q&A format offers the opportunity to ask questions...
Student Scholars Day 2027
April 14, 2027 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) and the Student Scholars Day Faculty Planning Committee are thrilled to welcome you to the...