Program Overview

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Entomology (PhD)

The University of Manitoba PhD in Entomology provides exposure to diverse fields of entomology and related sciences with a focus on developing written and oral communications skills. Students will develop strong core competencies in research and thesis presentation, preparing them for advanced roles in entomology and related sciences.

Faculty

• Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
• Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Degree

• Doctor of Philosophy

Expected Duration

• 4 years

Study with Us

The Department of Entomology has faculty with expertise in areas including:

• Apiculture and pollination biology
• Physiological, population and community ecology of insects
• Insect systematics
• Insect-vertebrate interactions
• Aquatic entomology

The University of Manitoba is home to the only Department of Entomology in Canada.

Wallis-Roughly Museum of Entomology

Entomology students have access to on-site research facilities including the Wallis-Roughley Museum of Entomology, which is home to the third-largest research collection of insects in Canada.

Fields of Research

Research in the Department of Entomology is equally divided between basic and applied studies. Some areas of focus include:

• Honeybee parasite management
• Insects as agents of biological control
• Crop and livestock entomology
• Arthropod ectoparasites of mammals and birds

Program Details

The Entomology PhD is a four-year program consisting of coursework and a substantial research component.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Entomology)
• Expected duration: 4 years
• Tuition and fees: Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term.

Coursework

In addition to the minimum program requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, students must:

• Complete a minimum of six credit hours of coursework at the 7000 level or above.
• Complete ENTM 7220: Advanced Entomology or hold credit in ENTM 7150: Advanced Entomology.

Students must pass a candidacy exam, demonstrate competence in completing thesis research and pass an oral examination relating to their thesis subject.

Sample Course Offerings

• ENTM 7120: Insect Population Management
• ENTM 7150: Advanced Entomology 1
• ENTM 7200: Advanced Insect Taxonomy
• ENTM 7210: Special Topics in Entomology
• ENTM 7230: Advanced Pollination Biology
• ENTM Advances in Physiological Ecology of Insects

Admission Requirements

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Entomology PhD program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

• Admission requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
• Normally students must complete an MSc degree before entering the program. However, students enrolled in an MSc program who demonstrate exceptional ability may in the early stages of the program request a transfer to a PhD program.
• In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Application Deadlines

The PhD in Entomology has three application deadlines per year.

• Applications open up to 16 months prior to start term.
• Canadian and US applicants:
  • Term: Fall (September), Annual application deadline: June 1
  • Term: Winter (January), Annual application deadline: October 1
  • Term: Summer (May), Annual application deadline: February 1
• International applicants:
  • Term: Fall (September), Annual application deadline: January 8
  • Term: Winter (January), Annual application deadline: March 15
  • Term: Summer (May), Annual application deadline: August 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.