WEATHER ALERT: GVSU will move to REMOTE STATUS for Thursday, January 23, 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
1/22/25
Lab Technologist I - Legacy X Lab (Day Shift) (4616)
for job 9613729
Myriad Genetics Inc.
Expires: 2/22/25
1/22/25
Contract Specialist
for job 9611607
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 2/10/25
1/22/25
Spawning Ground Survey Technician - Scientific Tech 2 - Seasonal - *00524-25
for job 9611424
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 1/27/25
1/22/25
European Green Crab Scientific Technicians - Sci Tech 2 - Career Seasonal - 2 Openings - *00488-25
for job 9611346
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 1/27/25
1/22/25
Coded Wire Tagging & Mass Marking Specialist - Fish and Wildlife Bio 2 (In-Training) -Perm-*00484-25
for job 9611248
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 1/27/25
Career Events for Biology
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?...
Careers in Lab Sciences
January 28, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us to learn about volunteer, part-time, and full-time opportunities from various employers who are in the Lab Sciences area. Students will hear a brief overview of each employer, followed...
Employer Showcase: Michigan State Police
January 29, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by Au Sable Hall, 1st Floor anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from the Michigan State Police! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet potential...
Employer Showcase: Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
January 29, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with professionals...
Business and Economics Employer Night
January 29, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Business and Economics Employer Night is an opportunity to learn more about economics as a major and a career. Meet faculty advisors, alumni, and professionals in the field to learn about the different...