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
- 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
- Soil and Water Conservation Club
- Wildlife Biology Club
- Pre-Veterinarian Club
- Soil Judging 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
4/14/25
Lab Technologist II - Legacy X Lab (Day Shift) (4847)
for job 9855270
Myriad Genetics Inc.
Expires: 5/14/25
4/14/25
Laboratory Technician - Biology
for job 9855044
DesiCorp, Inc.
Expires: 5/14/25
4/14/25
Scientist
for job 9855013
DesiCorp, Inc.
Expires: 5/14/25
4/14/25
Fish and Wildlife Technician - Nutria Eradication Technician
for job 9854762
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 4/29/25
4/14/25
Access Yes Technician
for job 9854380
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Expires: 5/14/25
Career Events for Biology
Film & Video Capstone Celebration - A Media Community Networking Event
April 16, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
GVSU’s VMA and Film & Video Alumni Network invite our local media production community, alumni, students, and friends of our program to celebrate and welcome a new batch of media professionals. This...
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...