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Head of the Department: May R. Berenbaum
320 Morrill Hall
505 South Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2910
E-mail:
entowork@life.uiuc.edu
Graduate Degree Programs
The Department of Entomology offers graduate programs leading to the
master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees. The program is
designed to accommodate incoming students with a wide range of entomological
expertise. The goal of the program is to provide students with a strong
background in basic biology as it relates to insects and to equip
them with the specialized intellectual and technical skills to pursue
a career in research, teaching, and service in entomology and related
biological disciplines.
Major areas of specialization within the department include systematics,
evolutionary biology, molecular genetics, phytochemical ecology, population
biology, toxicology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, developmental
biology, behavior, sociobiology, endocrinology, and integrated pest
management.
Admission
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general and biology subject tests
are required. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score
of 550 or better is preferred. Previous training in entomology is
unnecessary. It is recommended that students who intend to study for
advanced degrees in entomology gain a thorough grounding in the physical
and biological sciences, mathematics, and the liberal arts. Spring
admission is possible.
Graduate Teaching Experience
Although teaching is not a general Graduate College requirement, experience
in teaching is considered an important part of the graduate experience
in this program.
Master of Science
A candidate for the M.S. degree is expected to become knowledgeable
in entomology through courses and fieldwork and to complete a research
thesis in an area of interest chosen in consultation with an adviser.
The grade point average required for degree certification is 3.0 (A
= 4.0).
Doctor of Philosophy
A candidate for the Ph.D. degree should be conversant with entomological
aspects of ecology, genetics, systematics, physiology, and integrated
pest management. The candidate must demonstrate professional competence
in a specialized area by presenting an acceptable thesis based on
original research designed in consultation with a faculty adviser
and approved by a graduate faculty thesis committee. Proficiency in
statistics is also required. The grade point average necessary for
degree certification is 3.0.
Financial Aid
Graduate student awards are available, including teaching and research
assistantships. In addition, fellowships and traineeships are offered
by the Graduate College and the School of Integrative Biology, and
the Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. A single application
to the department is sufficient for consideration for all awards currently
available.
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