Master’s Degree in Medical Entomology
Program Overview
Master’s Degree in Medical Entomology
The Master’s Degree in Medical Entomology is designed for individuals interested in the principles and practices of integrated pest management in the public health sector. This online program provides a foundational knowledge of entomology, insect classification, and ecological concepts.
Program Description
As an online student specializing in medical entomology, you will benefit from two career-boosting credentials upon graduation. By completing the required courses for the master’s degree program and the 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Medical Entomology, your diploma will display the following titles:
- Master of Science in Entomology and Nematology
- Graduate Certificate in Medical Entomology
How This Program Supports Your Goals
The program offers flexibility in choosing from a wide selection of electives that align with your academic and professional goals. With guidance from your committee supervisor, you can select courses that best suit your needs.
Who Is This Program For?
This program is well-suited for those pursuing roles including:
- Ecologists
- Biologists
- Postsecondary teachers
- Public health entomologists
- Consultants
Medical Entomology
Required Courses
The following courses are required for the program: | Course Name | Credits | Fall | Spring | Summer | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ENY 5006 Graduate Survey of Entomology | 3 | X | X | X | | ENY 5006L Graduate Survey of Entomology Lab | 1 | X | X | X | | ENY 6166 Insect Classification | 3 | X | | X | | ENY 6206 Ecology of Vector Borne Diseases | 2 | X | | | | ENY 6651C Insect Toxicology | 3 | X | | | | IPM 5305 Principles of Pesticides | 3 | | X | | | STA 6093 Introduction to Applied Statistics for Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 | X | X | | | ENY 6931 – Seminar in Science Communication | 1 | | X | | | ENY 6905 Capstone Project | 2-3 | X | X | X |
Specialization Option
By earning your master’s degree with a specialization in medical entomology, you will also be completing the 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Medical Entomology.
Elective Courses
The program allows you to choose from a wide variety of elective courses in entomology, including:
- ALS 6166 Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues
- ALS 6935 Topics in Biological Invasions
- ALS 6942 Principles of Plant Pest Risk Assessment and Management
- ENY 5160C Survey of Science with Insects
- ENY 5212 Insects and Wildlife
- ENY 5223C Biology and Identification of Urban Pests
- ENY 5226C Principles of Urban Pest Management
- ENY 5241 Biological Control
- ENY 5405 Insects as Vectors of Plant Pathogens
- ENY 5516 Turf and Ornamental Entomology
- ENY 5566 Tropical Entomology
- ENY 5567 Tropical Entomology Lab
- ENY 6572 Apiculture I
- ENY 6166 Insect Classification
- ENY 6203 Insect Ecology and Laboratory
- ENY 6203L Insect Ecology Laboratory
- ENY 6206 Ecology of Vector-borne Diseases
- ENY 6401 Insect Physiology
- ENY 6575 Apiculture II
- ENY 6593 Advanced Mosquito Biology
- ENY 6651C Insect Toxicology
- ENY 6665 Advanced Medical and Veterinary Entomology
- ENY 6821 Insect Microbiology
- ENY 6576 Honey Bee Biology
- NEM 5004C Graduate Survey of Nematology
Admission Requirements
Master’s Degree
- A bachelor’s degree in a science field from a regionally accredited university.
- An upper-division undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Acceptable TOEFL scores (international students only).
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals in a position to evaluate your academic potential.
- A resume/CV.
- A statement of purpose, written by the student, which should indicate previous training and experience, interests, and educational and career goals as an entomologist or nematologist.
Requirements to Earn Degree
- Our online, non-thesis entomology master’s degree requires 30 credit hours of coursework.
- At least 15 of these 30 credits must be earned through graded courses in the Entomology & Nematology major at the 5000 level.
- Six of these 30 credits may be S/U graded.
- One or two minors of at least 6 credits each may be chosen, but are not required.
- Six credits outside the major may be courses numbered 3000 and 4000.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required in the major, the minor, and to graduate.
- No grade below a “C” will count toward your degree.
- Students must be enrolled for a minimum of 3 credit hours of coursework to graduate during spring or fall semesters and for 2 credit hours to graduate in a summer semester.
Transferring Credits Toward a Master’s Degree
Up to 15 credits earned in your UF certificate program or up to 6 credits (two courses) earned as a non-degree seeking student can be transferred to the master’s degree. For credits to transfer, you must apply and be admitted to the master’s degree program and have earned a grade of “B” or higher in the course(s). International students will also need to have acceptable TOEFL scores. Successful completion of courses taken as a non-degree seeking student or in the graduate certificate program does NOT guarantee acceptance into the master’s degree program.
Final Examination
The final examination consists of both written and oral components and is usually given in the last semester of the program. The exam may contain questions from subject matter covered in any of the required courses taken during the program. The written exam will be taken on a computer and will be proctored, using an online proctoring service. The oral exam will be conducted via Skype or Zoom, at a time convenient to the student and their committee members.
Distance Program Coordinator
The distance coordinator for this program is Dr. Georgette Kluiters.
Library Access
Students taking UF Entomology and Nematology courses can use their Gatorlink account to access their online courses, UF libraries, and billing.
At a Glance
- Master’s Degree: 4 specializations, 30 credit hours
- Graduate Certificate: 4 specializations, 15 credit hours
Application Deadlines
- Students are accepted year-round
- Classes offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters
- No GRE requirement
Application Procedure
- Complete the application intent form
- Complete the UF application
- Send your transcripts
- Send your test scores (when applicable)