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
8/23/26
Chimpanzee Animal Care Intern Spring 2027 w/housing
for job 11337915
Project Chimps
Expires: 9/23/26
8/21/26
GIS Specialist - Guam
for job 11336121
Colorado State University - Warner College of Natural Resources (1401)
Expires: 9/15/26
8/21/26
Wildlife Educator AmeriCorps Member
for job 11335339
Nevada Department of Wildlife
Expires: 9/21/26
8/21/26
Regional Hydrologist
for job 11334884
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 9/21/26
8/21/26
Farmed Species Supervisor
for job 11334901
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 9/21/26
Career Events for Biology
Career Center Welcome and Help Tent
August 31, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the Career Center Tent! Need help finding your way around campus the City Campus? Have a question? Or just want to grab some snacks and GVSU swag? Stop by the Career Center tent in the DeVos...
Career Center Welcome and Help Tent
September 1, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the Career Center Tent! Need help finding your way around campus the City Campus? Have a question? Or just want to grab some snacks and GVSU swag? Stop by the Career Center tent in the DeVos...
How to Find Campus Employment
September 2, 2026 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
An on-campus job is a great way to earn money, develop skills, and meet other GVSU students. Join this session to learn the best ways to search and apply for on-campus jobs! Click here for additional...
Getting Started in Undergraduate Research - an Information Session for interested Students (Everyone Welcome!)
September 9, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 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...
Technology on Wheels (Tech Week Grand Rapids)
September 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Discover careers through hands-on technology and vehicles. A unique outdoor career exploration experience during Tech Week that brings technology and careers to life on campus. Modeled after a "Touch...