Entomology (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The PhD in Entomology aims to develop capable entomologists and scholars who can work creatively in the field. The department has about 30 faculty and 40 graduate students working on interdisciplinary research, teaching and extension at local to international scales.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Department: Department of Entomology | Duration: 9 entomology course credits plus a minimum of 24 credits of ENT 999 dissertation research | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Programmes are planned individually with the major professor and guidance committee: 9 entomology course credits and at least 24 credits of ENT 999. Students pass a doctoral qualifying examination (mainly a dissertation proposal defence) within 18 months, take written and oral comprehensive examinations, and write and defend a dissertation with a departmental seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree with a 3.00 GPA for the last two years of study; an entomology major is not required, but applicants should have a background in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and general entomology equivalent to an MSU undergraduate entomology major (students without general entomology take ENT 404 in their first year). GRE General Test scores are required. Applicants with deficiencies may be admitted provisionally. Applicants are advised to identify a major professor and funding early.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 9 entomology course credits plus a minimum of 24 credits of ENT 999 dissertation research

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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