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
10/8/26
Service Forester
for job 11623555
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 10/24/26
10/8/26
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
for job 11623482
Exact Sciences
Expires: 11/8/26
10/8/26
Associate Scientist at Eurofins
for job 11622791
Eurofins - Eurofins Environmental Testing America
Expires: 11/8/26
10/7/26
#PO-00802484-MEM - 2027 Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps - Americorps Williamsport Adult Crew
for job 11614815
The Student Conservation Association
Expires: 11/7/26
10/7/26
South Dakota Farm Bill Biologist
for job 11613325
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Expires: 11/7/26
Career Events for Biology
CareerLab: Employer Office Hours with Cintas
October 12, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the City Campus Career Center (101B DeVos) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to meet with representatives from Cintas. Get feedback on your resume or cover letter, practice interviewing,...
GVSU Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair
October 13, 2026 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...
OURS Workshop: Applying to Graduate School: Navigating the Application Process
October 13, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 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...
Employer of the Day: Advanced Medical Device Innovations
October 14, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet Advanced Medical Device Innovations representatives. Students can stop by for a casual conversation...
Get Involved in Undergraduate Research - Developing a Research Question (a workshop for interested students) (INT 100 Approved)
October 19, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 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...