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
1/26/26
#1482 - Individual Placement - Outdoor Education
for job 10684133
The Student Conservation Association
Expires: 2/10/26
1/26/26
2026 Alaska Corps Member
for job 10682666
The Student Conservation Association
Expires: 2/10/26
1/20/26
MN Conservation Interns
for job 10664098
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Expires: 2/20/26
1/20/26
Aquatic Invasive Species Intern
for job 10663851
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 2/20/26
1/20/26
Aquatic Invasive Species Intern
for job 10663825
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 2/20/26
Career Events for Biology
Employer of the Day: Health Care Associates/Community Care Givers
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Health Care Associates/ Community Caregivers! Each semester, we bring top companies right to you...
Employer of the Day: The Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning (MCHS Family of Services)
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Au Sable Hall First Floor anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from the The Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning (MCHS Family of Services)! Each semester,...
Employer of the Day: Deloitte
January 29, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Seidman Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Deloitte! Each semester, we bring top companies right to you on campus! Stop by our casual informational...
JCPenney Suit Up - Winter 2026
February 1, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
All Grand Valley students and alumni are invited to attend a GVSU/JCPenney Suit-Up Event! This event will include options to participate virtually or in-person. In-person: Come to JCPenney at RiverTown...
Careers in Lab Sciences
February 3, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us to explore part-time and full-time job opportunities in the Lab Sciences field! This event provides students the chance to hear from various employers in the Lab Sciences industry. You'll...