M.S. in Entomology 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Idaho |TopUniversities

M.S. in Entomology

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

ZoologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Zoology

Study Level

Masters

Insects: Examine how they hinder and help. When your field of study encompasses 800,000 biologically diverse insect species, the challenges are endless. This program, the state’s only graduate program in entomology, provides a deep understanding of insects and their impact on agriculture, human health, and the environment. As a graduate student, you will study advanced topics related to insect systems, biodiversity, ecology, physiology and pest management. You will acquire the skills to develop integrated pest management systems, breed pest-resistant plants, tackle emerging pollination issues, and battle insect-borne diseases here and abroad. Students in this program lead independent research, with opportunities to conduct experiments across Idaho’s diverse ecological conditions and cropping systems. With this degree, you could become a/an: Agricultural or urban pest manager Director of pesticide development for an agrichemical firm Environmental consultant University professor, research support scientist or extension educator Senior scientist or program leader for a federal or state agriculture, land management, or health agency World health research scientist Federal livestock entomologist

Programme overview

Main Subject

Zoology

Study Level

Masters

Insects: Examine how they hinder and help. When your field of study encompasses 800,000 biologically diverse insect species, the challenges are endless. This program, the state’s only graduate program in entomology, provides a deep understanding of insects and their impact on agriculture, human health, and the environment. As a graduate student, you will study advanced topics related to insect systems, biodiversity, ecology, physiology and pest management. You will acquire the skills to develop integrated pest management systems, breed pest-resistant plants, tackle emerging pollination issues, and battle insect-borne diseases here and abroad. Students in this program lead independent research, with opportunities to conduct experiments across Idaho’s diverse ecological conditions and cropping systems. With this degree, you could become a/an: Agricultural or urban pest manager Director of pesticide development for an agrichemical firm Environmental consultant University professor, research support scientist or extension educator Senior scientist or program leader for a federal or state agriculture, land management, or health agency World health research scientist Federal livestock entomologist

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Graduate school applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 525 on the paper test; Completion of the University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program (ALCP); SAT critical reading minimum score of 500; Completion from Lewis-Clark State College Institute of Intensive English Bridge Program; Pearson (PTE) Academic score of 48; ELS Language Centers, pass of Level 112; Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English), pass; Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), pass; Cambridge International "O" Levels, pass; MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of 74.

2 Years
Jan-2000

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