Overview

About the program

The department offers a strong curriculum and provides numerous professional opportunities for its students. This student-centered focus is reflected in the many awards received by the students and in their consistent placement in professional careers.

The Department of Entomology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is part of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is involved in research, teaching, and extension arenas. Department faculty are internationally recognized and work in both applied and basic entomology.

The department has research sites across Nebraska and collaborative relationships with both domestic and international scientists and educators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Insect Biodiversity & Lab
Insect Physiology
Management of Horticultural Insects
Insect Ecology
Insect Control by Host Plant Resistance
Insects as Educational Tools for the Classroom
Entomology and Pest Management
Biological Control of Pests
Forensic Insect Succession

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Zoology View 14 other PhDs in Zoology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
Transcripts. If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certiﬁcates, diplomas, and degrees plus certiﬁed English translations.
If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
Entrance exam(s): GRE recommended
Three letters of recommendation
Letter of intent stating career interests
Resume (optional)

Tuition Fee

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International

11598 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1031 USD per credit during 96 months.
National

11598 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1031 USD per credit during 96 months.
In-State

3971 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 353 USD per credit during 96 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

926 - 1371 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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