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
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.
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
BLAZE: Ecology of Fire
Dr. Todd Aschenbach was a guest on the Burning Questions podcast hosted by Louise Bean.
Time Lapse Video of Corpse Flower Blooming
Seminars
Check back later for upcoming seminars!
Job Feed
4/17/25
Individual Placement-Alaska Regional National Park Invasive Plant Management
for job 9866386
The Student Conservation Association
Expires: 5/1/25
4/17/25
GIS Analyst III
for job 9865836
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Expires: 5/7/25
4/17/25
Fishery Sampler - Scientific Technician 2 - Non-Permanent - Five Openings - *02657-25
for job 9865455
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 5/1/25
4/17/25
Summer Post Graduate Lab Interns
for job 9865303
NMS Labs
Expires: 5/10/25
4/17/25
Environmental Scientist I or II
for job 9864986
St. Johns River Water Management District
Expires: 5/2/25
Career Events for Biology
GVSU Education & Teacher Fair 2025
April 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meet with district representatives to discuss opportunities for teachers, psychologists/school counselors, speech pathologists, therapists, social workers, coaches, and more! Bring resumes and dress...
Virtual Fellowships Office Hours: 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?
May 13, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Welcome! We will have regular 'fellowships office hours" throughout the summer, on Tuesdays at 12 PM - 1:30 PM and Wednesdays at 9:30-11:00 PM. Planning to apply for the Gilman to help defray...
Virtual Fellowships Office Hours: 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?
May 14, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome! We will have regular 'fellowships office hours" throughout the summer, on Tuesdays at 12 PM - 1:30 PM and Wednesdays at 9:30-11:00 PM. Planning to apply for the Gilman to help defray...
Virtual Fellowships Office Hours: 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?
May 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Welcome! We will have regular 'fellowships office hours" throughout the summer, on Tuesdays at 12 PM - 1:30 PM and Wednesdays at 9:30-11:00 PM. Planning to apply for the Gilman to help defray...
Virtual Fellowships Office Hours: 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?
May 21, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome! We will have regular 'fellowships office hours" throughout the summer, on Tuesdays at 12 PM - 1:30 PM and Wednesdays at 9:30-11:00 PM. Planning to apply for the Gilman to help defray...