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
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
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.
BLAZE: Ecology of Fire
Dr. Todd Aschenbach was a guest on the Burning Questions podcast hosted by Louise Bean.
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Dr. Alexey Nikitin co-senior authored a new study that was published in Communications Biology on Gene flows between hunter-gatherer and farming groups in Stone Age central and eastern Europe
Time Lapse Video of Corpse Flower Blooming
Seminars
Check back later for upcoming seminars!
Job Feed
3/12/25
State Lands Lead Forester
for job 9763170
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 4/4/25
3/12/25
Electronic Sampler Support - Scientific Technician 3 - Permanent - *01883-25
for job 9762785
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 3/27/25
3/12/25
Watercraft Inspectors - Natural Resource Worker 2 - Non-Permanent - 4 Openings - *01863-25
for job 9762537
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 3/24/25
3/12/25
Dispatch Operations Coordinator
for job 9762058
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 4/3/25
3/12/25
Creel Surveyor - Scientific Technician 2 - Non-Permanent - *01843-25
for job 9761607
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 3/26/25
Career Events for Biology
How to Gain Healthcare Experience
March 18, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us to learn about volunteer, part-time and internship opportunities from various healthcare professionals. Students will hear a brief overview of each employer, followed by time to network...
Employer Showcase: Michigan Education Corps
March 19, 2025 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 Michigan Education Corps! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with...
Employer Showcase: Pine Rest Mental Health Services
March 19, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Pine Rest Mental Health Services! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet potential...
(Virtual) Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session (with IIE Fulbright program presenters)
March 19, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Interested in teaching English abroad as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA)? Curious about the Fulbright Study/Research (S/R) grants for US students seeking support for independent research...
Employer Showcase: Ally Logistics
March 20, 2025 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 Ally Logistics! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with...