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
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
2/6/26
Environmental Health & Safety Intern
for job 10724111
Life Science Cares
Expires: 2/21/26
2/5/26
Tree and Landscape Worker
for job 10719622
City of Cheyenne
Expires: 3/8/26
2/5/26
Mystic Aquarium - UCONN Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Internship
for job 10718237
Mystic Aquarium
Expires: 3/8/26
2/5/26
Endangered Species Habitat Monitoring Technician at Bureau of Land Management
for job 10718229
Bureau of Land Management - Idaho State
Expires: 3/8/26
2/5/26
Lead Nature Camp Instructor
for job 10717989
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Expires: 3/8/26
Career Events for Biology
Employer of the Day: City Year
February 11, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Au Sable Hall First Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from City Year! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with professionals...
Employer of the Day: IKUS Life Enrichment Services
February 11, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from IKUS Life Enrichment Services! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet potential...
Alumni Webinar: Burnout Proof Your Career with Kali Wolken
February 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Every year, more employees report experiencing some form of burnout. Despite all the predictions of how technology would alleviate the stress we all feel, people are more overwhelmed than ever. So...
Prepare for the Career Fair (Valley)
February 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Are you preparing for the upcoming Winter GVSU Career and Internship Fair, but not quite sure where to start? The Career Center will be hosting a drop-in event to help you refine your resume,...
Opportunities in Accounting
February 11, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Are you curious about what it's like to work in public accounting? How is it similar or different than corporate accounting? What are the opportunities within each sector? At this event, there...