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

  • Biology Club
  • Soil and Water Conservation Club
  • Wildlife Biology Club
  • Pre-Veterinarian Club
  • Soil Judging Club

Student Success

Student Success

Scholarships


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.

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

2/7/25 Research and Evaluation Manager for job 9667507
Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association
Expires: 3/15/25

2/7/25 Minnesota DNR: Hinckley Fisheries Specialist at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for job 9667143
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Fish & Wildlife
Expires: 2/12/25

2/7/25 Summer Intern, Biochemistry for job 9666226
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Expires: 3/17/25

2/7/25 Lead Aquatic Biodiversity Technician - Scientific Tech 3 - Non-Permanent - Two Openings - *01039-25 for job 9665918
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 2/17/25

2/7/25 Presales Forester for job 9665902
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 2/21/25

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Career Events for Biology

Prepare for the Career Fair

February 10, 2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 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,...

Employer Showcase: City of Wyoming

February 12, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by Au Sable Hall, 1st Floor anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from the City of Wyoming! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet potential employers?...

Employer Showcase: Gentex Corporation

February 12, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Mackinac Hall, 2nd Floor, Between Hallway C1 & D1 anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Gentex Corporation! Students can stop by for a casual...

Employer Showcase: Ottawa County

February 12, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Ottawa County! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet potential employers? Each...

Employer Showcase: Total Quality Logistics

February 13, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Seidman 2nd Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Total Quality Logistics! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet potential...

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