• 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

2/15/25 Aquatic Reserves Program Manager for job 9688581
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 2/24/25

2/14/25 Assistant Wildfire Unit Manager for job 9688425
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 3/3/25

2/14/25 Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisor for job 9688374
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 3/6/25

2/14/25 Wildland Fire Handcrew Foreman for job 9688302
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 2/28/25

2/14/25 Natural Resources Recreation Manager for job 9687752
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 3/4/25

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Career Events for Biology

Summer Job Fair

February 18, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The GVSU 2025 Summer Job Fair is an excellent place for your summer job or internship search and to start networking with organizations looking to connect with Grand Valley students and alumni of all...

Employer Showcase: Artists Creating Together

February 19, 2025 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 Artists Creating Together! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and...

Employer Showcase: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

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

Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with...

GVSU Winter 2025 Career and Internship Fair

February 20, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Winter Career & Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search, or to begin networking with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley students and alumni...

Employer Showcase: Fresenius Medical Care North America

February 26, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Fresenius Medical Care North America! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet...

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