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
11/7/25
Naturalist Internship at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
for job 10486878
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Education
Expires: 12/7/25
11/7/25
Forestry Specialist (Timber Sale Preparation and Prescribed Fire)
for job 10486823
Ayuda Companies
Expires: 12/7/25
11/6/25
Fish Screening Section Manager - Environmental Planner 5 - Permanent - 2025-07323
for job 10486736
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 12/7/25
11/6/25
Forest Nursery Lead
for job 10486665
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 12/7/25
11/6/25
Land Management Technician
for job 10485943
St. Johns River Water Management District
Expires: 12/7/25
Career Events for Biology
Employer of the Day: Lakeshore Home Health Care Services
November 12, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Lakeshore Home Health Care Services! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with professionals...
Employer Showcase: Suburban Automotive Services
November 13, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Seidman College of Business 2nd Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Suburban Automotive Services! Students can stop by for a casual...
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...