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
11/13/26
Indiana State Coordinator
for job 11952495
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Expires: 12/14/26
11/13/26
Habitat Specialist I
for job 11952460
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Expires: 12/14/26
11/13/26
Habitat Specialist I
for job 11952443
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Expires: 12/14/26
11/13/26
Habitat Specialist I
for job 11952403
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Expires: 12/14/26
11/13/26
Natural Resources Region Manager
for job 11949606
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 12/13/26
Career Events for Biology
Careers in a Lab
November 16, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us to explore part-time and full-time job opportunities in the Lab Sciences field! This event provides students the chance to hear from various employers in the Lab Sciences industry. You'll...
Grad Lunch & Learn #3: Job Hunting: Create Your Own Professional Networking Map
November 17, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This session addresses the graduate job and internship search. Participants will learn how to find opportunities in their fields and will make their own professional networking map, identifying associations,...
OURS Workshop: Research Communication: Communicating Your Research Beyond Academia
November 18, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS), a program within the Center for Student Research and Scholarly Engagement (CSRSE), provides support for all undergraduates interested in...
Experiential Learning Student Showcase: A Fall Symposium
December 2, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What Is the Experiential Learning Student Showcase?The Experiential Learning Student Showcase celebrates the scholarly and creative work that grows out of experiential learning at Grand Valley. This...
Real Talk: Social Sciences Edition
February 9, 2027 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for an interactive evening designed to help you turn curiosity into clarity about your future career. Students will have a chance to connect with community partners and GVSU alumni regarding...