WEATHER ALERT: GVSU will move to REMOTE STATUS for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Classes shift to remote.
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
- 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
- Soil and Water Conservation Club
- Wildlife Biology Club
- Pre-Veterinarian Club
- Soil Judging Club
Department News
Biology student receives Outstanding Student Employee Scholarship
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
NRM Professors, Rob Larson and Ali Locher, collaborated with Archaeology Professor, Steven Dorland, to bring indiginous perspectives to ecological history and human impact during this year's archaeologic field school.
BLAZE: Ecology of Fire
Dr. Todd Aschenbach was a guest on the Burning Questions podcast hosted by Louise Bean.
Seminars
Check back later for upcoming seminars!
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Gene flows between hunter-gatherer and farming groups in Stone Age central and eastern Europe
Dr. Alexey Nikitin co-senior authored a new study that was published in Communications Biology.
A Beautifully Complicated Permafrost Field Experience
Soil Scientist, Dr. Chelsea Duball, was featured in CLAS Acts to showcase her most recent Alaska field season with students.
Time Lapse Video of Corpse Flower Blooming
Job Feed
1/18/25
Zookeeper Intern
for job 9603623
City of Baraboo Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
Expires: 3/1/25
1/17/25
Boat Operations Supervisor - Scientific Technician 4 - Permanent - Two Openings - *00458-25
for job 9603080
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 1/30/25
1/17/25
Biologist at National Park Service
for job 9602761
National Park Service - Acadia NP
Expires: 1/25/25
1/17/25
Hydroacoustic Monitoring Technician - Scientific Technician 2 - Non-Permanent - *00489-25
for job 9602059
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 1/24/25
1/17/25
VSP Monitoring Technician - Scientific Tech 2 - Non-Permanent - *00481-25
for job 9601925
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 1/28/25
Career Events for Biology
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
January 21, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Learn how to incorporate your study abroad experience on your resume! Tips for talking about your study abroad experience in your interview! Two sessions on January 21st: 3 PM-4PM AND 4...
Employer Showcase: City Year
January 22, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Au Sable Hall First Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from City Year! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with professionals...
Employer Showcase: Select Medical
January 22, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Select Medical! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet potential employers? Each...
Steelcase Campus Visit
January 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Steelcase is coming to campus to talk to 1st and 2nd year students. They will be sharing information about a year-round Marketing Specialist role that’s perfect for a current student. Stop...
Employer Showcase: Mercantile Bank
January 23, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Seidman 2nd Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Mercantile Bank! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet potential employers?...