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
11/7/26
Community Environment Officer (Environmental Quality and Ecology)
for job 11904187
Countryside Jobs Service
Expires: 12/7/26
11/7/26
Outdoor Education and Trail Stewardship AmeriCorps Member
for job 11896007
The Student Conservation Association
Expires: 2/1/27
11/6/26
Individual Placement - Canyonlands Backcountry Members
for job 11895664
The Student Conservation Association
Expires: 2/1/27
11/6/26
Environmental Specialist Senior
for job 11892803
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 11/22/26
11/6/26
Individual Placement - Alaska - Environmental Education and Visitor Services Placement
for job 11883861
The Student Conservation Association
Expires: 1/2/27
Career Events for Biology
Employer of the Day: Blast Cleaning Technologies
November 11, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet Blast Cleaning Technologies representatives. Students can stop by for a casual conversation with...
Employer of the Day: Trinity Health - West Michigan
November 11, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Trinty Health - West Michigan! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet potential...
Get Involved in Undergraduate Research, with an introduction to GVSU Summer Research Programs: A Workshop for Interested Students
November 11, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 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...
Employer of the Day: Consumers Credit Union
November 12, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Seidman College of Business Second Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Consumers Credit Union! Each semester, we bring top companies...
Careers in a Lab
November 16, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 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...