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
Dr. Todd Aschenbach and 22 GVSU students at the 12th Annual Burning Issues Workshop, February 10-12, 2026, Ft. Custer, MI
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
Time Lapse Video of Corpse Flower Blooming
Seminars
Check back later for upcoming seminars!
Job Feed
9/8/26
Postdoctoral Fellow
for job 11396889
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Expires: 10/9/26
9/8/26
Equipment QC Analyst
for job 11394487
Charm Sciences
Expires: 10/9/26
9/8/26
Field Forester
for job 11376772
Advantage Timberland, Inc.
Expires: 10/3/26
9/7/26
Community Assistance Fellow
for job 11392331
Stewards Individual Placement Program
Expires: 10/8/26
9/6/26
Assistant Director, Policy and Budget: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: Division of Fish and Wildlife
for job 11391839
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 10/7/26
Career Events for Biology
Technology on Wheels (Tech Week Grand Rapids)
September 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Discover careers through hands-on technology and vehicles. A unique outdoor career exploration experience during Tech Week that brings technology and careers to life on campus. Modeled after a "Touch...
OURS Workshop: Applying to Graduate School: Finding the Right Programs
September 15, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS), a program within the Center for Student Research and Scholarly Engagement (CSRSE), provides support for all undergraduates interested in...
CareerLab: Employer Office Hours with H&S Companies
September 16, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the City Campus Career Center (101B DeVos) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to meet with representatives from H&S Companies, PC. Get feedback on your resume or cover letter,...
CareerLab: Employer Office Hours with BDO
September 17, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the City Campus Career Center (101B DeVos) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to meet with representatives from BDO. Get feedback on your resume or cover letter, practice interviewing,...
GVSU Accounting Career Fair 2026
September 18, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Accounting Career Fair provides Grand Valley State University accounting, finance, and business students and alumni with an opportunity to connect with recruiters from local, regional,...