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 and 2) Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Cell Biology. Students without such courses on their transcripts can be admitted but will need make up any 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.

The Ph.D. in Entomology is designed to be flexible and accommodate the professional goals of our students.

ENTO 8010-8010L

Insect Taxonomy

5

ENTO 8250

Insect Physiology

3

ENTO 9000  (6 hours max.)

Doctoral Research

1-18

ENTO 9300  (3 hours)

Doctoral Dissertation

1-9

Choose 2 course(s) from the following:

ENTO reading/discussion courses at the 8000-level

Choose a minimum of 16 credit hour(s) from the following:

Additional coursework at the 8000-level or above that is approved by the student's faculty advisor and advisory committee (20 hours for those entering without an MS, but the additional 4 hours are only required to be ‘graduate only’ which includes 6000-level courses with no undergraduate component).

GRSC 7001

GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar

1

GRSC 7770  *

Graduate Teaching Seminar

1-3

* Required for students who are selected for teaching assistantships

More details are found on page 24 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.

Many of our graduates have gone on to academic careers as research and teaching faculty at top-ranked universities and liberal arts colleges. Other graduates pursue successful non-academic careers with government agencies, industry, and NGOs (e.g., as program scientists, data analysts, environmental managers).

Qualified students will be nominated by the Graduate Program Committee for Graduate School Presidential and Ph.D. Fellows awards. Students also are encouraged to seek outside fellowships and scholarships (e.g., NSF Graduate Research Fellowships).

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 those internships facilitate their professional development and career aspirations.

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. Students are expected to publish their research in peer-reviewed research journals.

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/ The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is the primary group that organizes and represents graduate students at UGA.

Other programs housed in the Entomology Department include: MS 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.