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
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
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.
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
BLAZE: Ecology of Fire
Dr. Todd Aschenbach was a guest on the Burning Questions podcast hosted by Louise Bean.
Time Lapse Video of Corpse Flower Blooming
Seminars
Check back later for upcoming seminars!
Job Feed
7/16/25
Natural Resources District Manager
for job 10063450
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 8/4/25
7/16/25
Game Management Assistant
for job 10061245
North Dakota Game and Fish
Expires: 8/3/25
7/16/25
Fisheries Habitat Manager
for job 10061057
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 8/6/25
7/16/25
Forest Economist
for job 10061044
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 7/19/25
7/16/25
Communications Specialist 2
for job 10061039
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 8/1/25
Career Events for Biology
Virtual Information Session: Fulbright US Student Program- What It Is and How to Apply!
July 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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 a year of funded graduate...
GVSU Accounting Career Fair 2025
September 12, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Accounting Career Fair provides Grand Valley State University accounting and finance students and alumni with an opportunity to connect with recruiters from local, regional, national,...
Careers in Finance
September 25, 2025 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...
Real Talk: Humanities Edition--A Career-building Workshop
October 9, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This interactive event will give humanities students an honest and engaging look at what career paths are available and what employers are truly looking for in liberal arts graduates. Students will...
GVSU Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair
October 14, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Fall Career & Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search, or to begin networking with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley students and alumni of...