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.

BS/BA in Biology
Optional Emphases in
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Genetics
- Pre-Veterinary
- Pre-Professional
- Biology Education
Minor in Biology

Natural Resources and Environmental Management Major

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

Biology Club
Pre-Veterinarian Club
Society for Ecological Restoration Student Association
Soil Judging Club
Soil and Water Conservation Club
Wildlife Biology Club

Student Success

Scholarships

DEIAB Initiatives

Department News

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

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.

Time Lapse Video of Corpse Flower Blooming

Seminars

Check back later for upcoming seminars!

Job Feed

11/13/25 Open Rank Faculty Position in Cancer Immunotherapy for job 10500209
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Expires: 12/13/25

11/12/25 Naturalist Seasonal at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for job 10500067
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Education
Expires: 12/13/25

11/12/25 Intergovernmental Ocean Policy Coordinator - WMS Band 2 - Permanent - 2025-07988 for job 10499997
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 12/13/25

11/12/25 Assistant District Wildlife Biologist - Fish and Wildlife Biologist 2 - Permanent - 2025-07974 for job 10499948
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 12/13/25

11/12/25 Naturalist Seasonal at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for job 10499853
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Education
Expires: 12/13/25

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Career Events for Biology

Employer of the Day: United States Air Force

November 19, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from the US Air Force! Each semester, we bring top companies right to you on campus! Stop...

Etiquette Dinner

November 19, 2025 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

This free, three-course etiquette dinner is the perfect opportunity to finally learn which fork is for salad and which glass is yours. You will have the opportunity to explore Continental vs. American...

Employer Showcase: Cintas Corporation

November 20, 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 Cintas! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with...

Fellowships Information Session: Planning to apply for the Gilman? Exploring Fulbright? Interested in the NSF Goldwater for students planning on graduate research in STEM? Curious about fellowship opportunities generally?

November 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Welcome! Join us to explore the world of nationally competitive fellowships. Planning to apply for the Gilman to help defray the cost of GVSU undergraduate study abroad? Exploring Fulbright or another...

Fellowships Information Session: Planning to apply for the Gilman? Exploring Fulbright? Interested in the NSF Goldwater for students planning on graduate research in STEM? Curious about fellowship opportunities generally?