Master of Science in Entomology

The program leading to a Master of Science in Entomology is designed for students interested in the study of insect ecology, diversity, and management and their applications in environmental sciences.
Qualified candidates for a graduate program in entomology should have a Bachelor's degree in biology, botany, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, natural resources, zoology, or a similar field. Students with other undergraduate degrees may be required to take additional coursework.
Interested students should read faculty web pages and contact prospective advisors to discuss their interests, qualifications, and the admissions process.

An applicant should have a Bachelor’s degree with a major in a biological science which includes in addition to basic and advanced biology courses, a minimum of:

1 year of introductory chemistry plus biochemistry and/or organic chemistry
1 semester of calculus
1 semester of physics

Minimum requirements for regular admission:

GPA of 3.0 or above
GRE scores in 60th percentile
Supportive letters of recommendation

The Graduate School requires a minimum score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or equivalent.

IELTS: Minimum 6.5

PTE Academic Minimum Score: 60

DuoLingo: Minimum 105

Application deadline: January 15 (Fall) / November 15 (Spring)