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
2/24/26
Kansas Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II
for job 10783070
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Expires: 3/27/26
2/24/26
Aquatic Habitat Monitoring & Restoration Scientist
for job 10781444
Kent Conservation District
Expires: 3/27/26
2/23/26
Summer Environmental Education Internship
for job 10777890
Nature Forward
Expires: 3/26/26
2/23/26
Conservation Easement Technician
for job 10777870
Leelanau Conservancy
Expires: 3/26/26
2/23/26
Seasonal Stewardship Technician
for job 10777838
Leelanau Conservancy
Expires: 3/26/26
Career Events for Biology
Employer of the Day: Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center
March 4, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Au Sable Hall First Floor anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center! Each semester, we bring top companies right...
Employer of the Day: Sunset Senior Communities
March 4, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Sunset Senior Communities! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with professionals (no...
How to Gain Healthcare Experience
March 4, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a panel of healthcare employers who will speak about paid, volunteer, and job shadowing opportunities at their organization. This is a great opportunity for students to connect with employers...
Employer of the Day: Northwestern Mutual of West Michigan
March 5, 2026 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 Northwestern Mutual of West Michigan! Want to learn about exciting...
Fulbright US Student Program - Institute of International Education (IIE) Virtual Information Session
March 5, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Interested in teaching English abroad as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA)? Curious about the Fulbright Study/Research (S/R) grants for US students seeking support for independent research...