BS Entomology at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Insects account for more than half of all animal species on Earth. In this program, you will study the role insects play in crop production and landscapes.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | Department: Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology | Duration: 4 years, 128 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 128 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include BIOL 1140 Organisms and Environments; BIOL 1150 Cells and the Evolution of Life; BIOL 1150L Cells and the Evolution of Life Laboratory; BIOL 2130 Structure and Function Across the Tree of Life; BIOL 3120 Molecular and Cellular Biology; BIOL 3130 Molecular and Cellular Laboratory.

Career pathways

You’ll gain the technical skills needed for careers related to insects and their impact on humans, agriculture and natural resources. Related occupations listed for this programme include Natural Sciences Managers; Clinical Research Coordinators; Soil and Plant Scientists; Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers; Postsecondary Agricultural Sciences Teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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