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
3/2/25
Lead Greenhouse Research Technician
for job 9729561
ArborGen
Expires: 3/31/25
2/28/25
Cartography/GIS Intern
for job 9728961
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 3/17/25
2/28/25
Squad Boss, Wildland Fire
for job 9728586
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 3/31/25
2/28/25
Wildland Fire Management Supervisor
for job 9728011
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Expires: 3/31/25
2/28/25
Temporary Wildlife Habitat Worker - Invasive Species
for job 9727928
Three Rivers Parks District
Expires: 3/16/25
Career Events for Biology
Alumni Perspectives in STEM
March 11, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
An opportunity for students to learn from alumni about navigating the post-college career landscape in the STEM field. Panelists include: Thomas Gidus - Class of 2023 - Data analyst...
Employer Showcase: City of Grand Rapids
March 12, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Au Sable Hall First Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from City of Grand Rapids! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet...
Employer Showcase: Corewell Health
March 12, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Henry Hall Atrium anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Corewell Health! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with professionals (no suits...
Criminal Justice Internship Information Session
March 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you a CJ major or minor interested in an internship? Join us for a special informational meeting and FREE lunch! • Learn the benefits of interning and details about the credits and course! •...
Employer Showcase: H&S Companies, PC
March 13, 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 H&S Companies, PC! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities...