Program Overview

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Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology & Insect Science (Doctoral)

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Agricultural Sciences
• Animal & Veterinary Sciences
• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Environment & Sustainability
• Health, Nutrition & Fitness

Minimum Credit Units

• 54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The Ph.D. in the Entomology and Insect Science Graduate Interdisciplinary Program may be the right fit if you have multidisciplinary interests in areas such as insect ecology, plant chemistry, behavioral ecology, neurobiology, pest management or epidemiology. The program spans basic and applied research, using insects as models to both address fundamental biological questions and find answers to challenges affecting humankind. You will complete a minor outside Entomology and Insect Science, and the program is known for its flexibility, allowing you to tailor your studies to your individual interests, develop cross-disciplinary connections, and bring together aspects of insect biology in unconventional ways.

Degrees Offered

• Entomology Emphasis
• Insect Science Emphasis

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 46.15%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 6.3277 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 57.14%
• Enrollment % Female: 42.86%
• Enrollment % International: 9.52%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 38.1%

*All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• Graduate College
• Degree: Doctor of Philosophy