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
3/26/25
Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager
for job 9804245
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 4/28/25
3/26/25
Wildland Fire Unit Manager
for job 9804208
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 4/10/25
3/26/25
Forest Check Cruiser
for job 9803794
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 4/3/25
3/26/25
Fisheries Sampler - Scientific Technician 2 - Career Seasonal - 3 Openings - *02200-25
for job 9803577
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 4/7/25
3/26/25
Associate Scientist - Diagnostics Virology
for job 9803194
Vaxxinova US
Expires: 4/26/25
Career Events for Biology
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...
SIS Community Connect Event
March 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Hosted by the School of Interdisciplinary Studies (SIS), the SIS Community Connect event is an excellent place start networking with organizations looking to connect with students and...
Lakers Set SAIL
April 3, 2025 4:30 PM
Prepare to SAIL into your next chapter with confidence! Whether you're stepping into a summer leadership role, preparing for life after graduation, or looking to grow as a leader, this workshop...
Tabling in Kirkhof Center on Student Scholars Day: Wonderful Opportunities for Summer Internships and Post-Graduation Work and Service
April 9, 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come join us on the 29th Annual Student Scholars Day in the Kirkhof Center Lobby to explore opportunities for summer internships and post-graduation work and service. Tabling in the main Kirkhof Center...
Lakers Set SAIL
April 10, 2025 4:30 PM
Prepare to SAIL into your next chapter with confidence! Whether you're stepping into a summer leadership role, preparing for life after graduation, or looking to grow as a leader, this workshop...