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
Professor Alex Nikitin published a paper in Nature dealing with genetic ancestry of the people who spread Indo-European languages across Europe and Asia 5000 years ago
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.
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Dr. Alexey Nikitin co-senior authored a new study that was published in Communications Biology on Gene flows between hunter-gatherer and farming groups in Stone Age central and eastern Europe
Time Lapse Video of Corpse Flower Blooming
Seminars
Check back later for upcoming seminars!
Job Feed
3/21/25
Individual Placement- Alaska-Recreation Technician
for job 9787735
The Student Conservation Association
Expires: 4/2/25
3/20/25
Forest Crew Supervisor, Corrections
for job 9787313
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 4/11/25
3/20/25
Watercraft Inspectors - Natural Resource Worker 2 - Non-Permanent - 3 Openings - *01941-25
for job 9786835
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 3/25/25
3/20/25
Wildlife Intern
for job 9785471
USDA Forest Service
Expires: 4/18/25
3/20/25
USFWS LiDAR Monitoring Technician Intern - Region 4
for job 9784369
Stewards Individual Placement Program
Expires: 4/19/25
Career Events for Biology
JCPenney Suit Up - Winter 2025
March 23, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
All Grand Valley students and alumni are invited to attend a GVSU/JCPenney Suit-Up Event! This event will include options to participate virtually or in-person. In-person: Come to JCPenney at RiverTown...
2025 HTM Networking Extravaganza!
March 24, 2025 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Stop by before, after, or even during classes from 11:30am-3:30pm on Monday, March 24, 2025 in the Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall (105E DeVos Center) to chat to local managers from a variety of hospitality...
Careers in Communication and the Arts
March 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Careers in Communication & The Arts allows students to learn more about career opportunities in communications, journalism, writing, film and video, and related sectors. Students will network with...
2025 GVSU Health Professional and Graduate School Fair
March 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Interested in exploring educational opportunities beyond your bachelor’s degree? Thinking of attending graduate or professional school for healthcare? Save the date for the Health Professional...
Employer Showcase: Adams Remco
March 27, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Seidman College of Business Second Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Adams Remco! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet...