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
3/31/26
FWC Summer Camp Counselor/Instructor
for job 10903215
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Expires: 5/1/26
3/31/26
Park Technician Specialist
for job 10902698
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 5/1/26
3/31/26
Visitor Center Coordinator at BLACK HILLS FOREST
for job 10902202
The Student Conservation Association
Expires: 5/1/26
3/31/26
National Visitor Use Monitor Deer River RANGER DISTRICT
for job 10902137
The Student Conservation Association
Expires: 5/1/26
3/30/26
Program Specialist - Sustainable Operations
for job 10898776
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 4/30/26
Career Events for Biology
Employer of the Day: Integrity Educational Services
April 1, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Au Sable Hall First Floor anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from the Integrity Educational Services! Each semester, we bring top companies right to...
Employer of the Day: Olivia's Gift - Full Circle Care
April 1, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Olivia's Gift - Full Circle Care! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with...
PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING SWAP
April 2, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Replenish Basic Needs Center, in partnership with Career Services, Alumni Relations, and Student Senate, is launching a Professional Clothing Swap — a pilot initiative designed...
Dr. Keivan G. Stassun: Student Scholars Day Keynote Speaker (INT 100/201 approved)
April 7, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Dr. Keivan G. Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Astrophysics and Director of the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation, Vanderbilt University. The Neurodiversity Revolution: Tapping the Human...
Student Scholars Day 2026 (INT 100/201 approved)
April 8, 2026 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...