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| Credits Required |
33
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149
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| Format |
Face To Face
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Face To Face
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| Location |
Graduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. 
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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale
Campus.
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| Coursework |
The M.S. in biology is a highly individualized program of study. All program plans will include the following three components:
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The program consists of coursework in the geosciences, physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Some required courses include:
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| Career Options |
Just as the field of biology is broad, so is the list of career possibilities for biologists. Many biology careers involve the environment, fisheries and wildlife, and laboratory research. For examples please contact the department. Visit gvsu.edu/biology for details.
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Most Earth Science B.S. graduates pursue careers in secondary education. We recommend that students choose a minor in one of the other sciences. Students that take the extra coursework needed to obtain an science secondary endorsement are most successful in starting their teaching careers in Michigan. Demand for Earth science graduates is high across the country. Careers may also be found in environmental remediation and water resources.
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| Application Deadline |
Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis, but deadline for graduate assistantship consideration for fall semester is January 15. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The M.S. in Biology degree 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 careers correlate with those pulled from actual biology postings.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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The B.S. in Earth Science 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.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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