Overview

In our Entomology at Pennsylvania State University program you will find an exceptional faculty that offer an unequaled range of research expertise and breadth within our focus areas. The strength of our research resides in four main program themes:

Chemical Ecology
Ecological Applications
Disease Biology and Ecology
Pollinator Biology and Ecology

Many opportunities are available for study abroad experiences from which students return with a new perspective that enhances their studies and research. Additional specialization is available to students conducting research with insects in intercollege degree programs in ecology, genetics and plant biology.

Learning outcomes

Know: Graduates will demonstrate in depth knowledge of the core theories and methods as well as within one or more sub-specialties in the field of entomology. The core demonstration will include the application of insect ecology, physiology, systematics, and natural history, to problems in agriculture, chemical ecology, pollinator ecology, biotechnology, and integrated pest management.
Create: Graduates will be able to creatively synthesize theory and current literature to generate new ideas or hypotheses in the entomological sciences, devise critical tests of hypotheses, and/or develop unique solutions to entomological problems.
Apply: Graduates will be able to carry out independent and original research studies that address current problems in the field of entomology.
Critical thinking: Graduates will be able to critically analyze work by others in their field of specialty.
Communicate: Graduates will be able to convey ideas or arguments in clear, concise, well-organized papers and proposals as well as in formal, oral presentations.
Professional practice: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate in a collegial and ethical manner with other professionals within their field or with diverse scientific backgrounds. Graduates will demonstrate the PSU core values of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Insect Natural History
Frontiers in Insect Science
Critical Thinking and Professional Development in Entomology
Seminar in Insect Science
Insect Biodiversity and Evolution
Statistical Techniques in Entomology
Chemical Ecology of Insects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-25 00:00:00 , International

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International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students should have a strong background in biological sciences. Courses in chemistry through organic, physics, mathematics through calculus, statistics, and computer application are recommended.

A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Students must submit scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46796 USD / year

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46796 USD / year

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25966 USD / year

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Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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