30 hours

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: 3 Letters of recommendation CV/resume Statement of Purpose (emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas) Unofficial transcripts Previous coursework and training should feature preparation for graduate study (e.g., coursework in the life sciences, research experience, publications, presentations, REU participation, work experience, etc.) The GRE is not required; however, we will consider GRE scores when provided. We expect students to have taken introductory courses in 1) Genetics or 2) Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Cell Biology. Students without such courses on their transcripts can be admitted, but will need make up course deficiencies.

International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. We accept students all semesters and application deadlines coincide with those set by the Graduate School https://grad.uga.edu/admissions/application-deadlines/ However, successful applicants typically apply well before these deadlines (e.g., before February for Fall admission). And we strongly encourage applicants to directly contact faculty members with overlapping interests (see https://ent.uga.edu/people/faculty.html ) as a major advisor is typically identified prior to admission to the program.

ENTO 8000-level reading/discussion course

Choose 18 credit hour(s) from the following:

Additional graduate level courses

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

* Students who are selected for teaching assistantships are required to take Graduate Teaching Seminar and possibly other courses depending on the assignment.

At least 12 hours must come from courses open only to graduate students. More details are found on page 23 of the Graduate Student Handbook https://ent.uga.edu/content/dam/caes-subsite/entomology/documents/Graduate%20Handbook%20APR23.pdf

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Graduates have gone on to PhD programs, as well as careers with industry, government agencies, the military, academia, and NGOs.

Qualified students will be nominated for applicable Graduate School Recruitment Scholarships Students also are encouraged to seek outside fellowships and scholarships

Students are encouraged to pursue research opportunities outside of Athens, when appropriate and in consultation with their committees.

Students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities when they will facilitate their professional development.

Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. The Entomology Department, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, and Graduate school have funds available to defray travel expenses for students who are presenting research. Students also are encouraged to write grant proposals to help fund their research and to develop grant-writing skills.

H.O. Lund Entomology Club is the service-oriented club for Entomology Graduate Students. The primary function of this club is educational outreach programs. See more at https://site.caes.uga.edu/entoclub/ Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is the primary group that organizes and represents graduate students at UGA.

Other programs housed in the Entomology Department include: PhD Entomology MPPPM – Master of Plant Protection and Pest Management: a non-thesis professional master’s degree program involving Entomology, Crop and Soil Sciences and Plant Pathology.