BS Entomology at Texas A&M University

Programme overview

Students in this program learn broadly about insects and their relationship to humans, the environment, and other organisms. Students gain a strong scientific foundation in entomology, biology, chemistry, mathematics, ecology and biotechnology, coupled with field experiences and lab work, which provides students with practical skills, needed for research or industry careers. Entomology is a basic and applied science of insects and their relatives such as ticks and mites. Insects are one of the most numerous and diverse forms of life on earth; they are essential constituents of virtually every terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Department: Entomology | Duration: 120 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Science degree in Entomology prepares students for career paths with strong employment demands among corporate and private agribusiness; urban pest management companies; scientific and technical organizations; public health agencies; local, state and federal governments; and international organizations. Course list includes BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I; CHEM 119 Fundamentals of Chemistry I; ENTO 201 General Entomology 1; MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences 2; BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II; CHEM 120 Fundamentals of Chemistry II. The plan of study totals 120 semester credit hours.

Career pathways

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Application information

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.

First-year students can enter in Fall or Spring; transfer students can enter in Spring, Summer or Fall (Summer and Fall cannot both be applied for in the same year).

First-year, College Station: Fall applications open August 1 and close December 1 (additional required and optional documents due December 15); Spring applications close October 15. McAllen: Fall deadline March 1, Spring deadline October 15. Galveston: Fall deadline May 1, Spring deadline December 1. The non-refundable application fee is $75. Applications are made through Common App or ApplyTexas. Texas A&M is test optional: ACT or SAT scores are not required for first-year applicants.

Transfer applicants: Spring applications open August 1 and close October 15 (College Station, McAllen, Fort Worth) or December 1 (Galveston). Summer and Fall applications open January 1; the Fall deadline is March 1 (College Station, Fort Worth, McAllen) or July 1 (Galveston); the Summer deadline for Galveston is May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tamu.edu/

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