Overview

The Entomology curriculum at Washington State University provides the opportunity to study the basic and applied aspects of the science.

Facilities and training are available for graduate study in major areas of entomology, including (but not limited to) apiculture; behavior; integrated biological control and sustainable pest management; ecology; forest entomology; insect/plant interactions; medical/veterinary entomology; population genetics; physiology; systematic; biological diversity and environmental toxicology.

Student Opportunities:

Students have access to excellent labs and greenhouse facilities on the Pullman campus and at Research and Extension centers located throughout Washington State.

Students are encouraged to attend Entomological Society of America meetings, as well as other professional meetings, where they present their research, and learn from other scientists in their chosen field.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Entomology is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment, and other organisms.

Entomologists make great contributions to such diverse fields as agriculture, chemistry, biology, human/animal health, molecular science, criminology, and forensics.

The study of insects serves as the basis for developments in biological and chemical pest control, food and fiber production and storage, pharmaceuticals epidemiology, biological diversity, and a variety of other fields of science.

Entomology is an ancient science, dating back to the establishment of biology as a formal field of study by Aristotle (384-322 BC).

There are even earlier references to the use of insects in daily life: such as the growing of silkworms that began 4700 BC in China, which was an important part of peasant life in China, as early as 4000 BC.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pullman, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students should have completed an undergraduate major in one of the biological or physical sciences, forestry, agriculture, or a closely related field.

Submit the following to the Graduate School: Letter of application stating qualifications, personal goals, and objectives of graduate study; official copies of all college transcripts; resume, and three letters of recommendation.

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Tuition Fee

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International

14210 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14210 USD per year during 48 months.
National

14210 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14210 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

6627 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6627 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Pullman

904 - 1507 USD /month

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