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
9/21/26
Administrative Manager
for job 11470970
AIHL
Expires: 10/22/26
9/21/26
2027 Summer Internship Opportunities Swiftwater PA
for job 11469816
Sanofi
Expires: 10/22/26
9/21/26
Research & Development Intern (Undergrad Level) at Danaher Corporation
for job 11469743
Danaher Corporation - Aldevron
Expires: 10/22/26
9/21/26
Project Manager
for job 11469517
Quansys Biosciences, Inc
Expires: 10/22/26
9/21/26
Research & Development Intern (Graduate Level) at Danaher Corporation
for job 11468979
Danaher Corporation - Aldevron
Expires: 10/21/26
Career Events for Biology
CareerLab: Employer Office Hours with Plante Moran
September 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the City Campus Career Center (101B DeVos) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to meet with representatives from Plante Moran. Get feedback on your resume or cover letter, practice interviewing,...
CareerLab: Employer Office Hours with Consumers Credit Union
September 24, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the City Campus Career Center (101B DeVos) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to meet with representatives from Consumers Credit Union. Get feedback on your resume or cover letter,...
Careers in Finance
September 24, 2026 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The Careers in Finance event provides Grand Valley State University Business, Economics, Finance, and other students and alumni interested in the areas of banking, investments, financial...
Get Involved in Undergraduate Research: Professional Communication - A Workshop for Interested Students (INT 100 Approved)
September 28, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 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...
Meet Corewell Health: Campus Takeover
September 29, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Meet Corewell Health and Explore What’s Next! Ready to turn your education into a career? Connect with Corewell Health representatives as they take over campus for an interactive employer...