Overview

About the Program

The disciplinary diversity of the Entomology program of the University of Minnesota is represented by student research projects that generally reflect the research specialty of their academic advisor. We have 26 members of the graduate faculty (20 senior members), and maintain an approximate 2:1 graduate student:faculty ratio. Faculty research specialties include molecular biology and genetics, medical and veterinary entomology, taxonomy and systematics, urban entomology, insect ecology, apiculture, biological control and integrated pest management in a wide variety of plant and animal systems, including: corn, alfalfa, potato, sugar beets, small grains, ornamental plants and shade trees, cows and pigs, among others.

Many of our students receive prestigious awards and fellowships for their research, and students who graduate from our program have great success finding jobs in academia, industry, and government. Faculty and students in our department are cohesive, friendly and have excellent working relationships. Our graduate students have an active student organization called Frenatae, which often gives important input into departmental policies that affect student professional development and general welfare.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Insect Structure and Function

Insect Biodiversity and Evolution

Insect Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

More details

Under certain circumstances, these deadlines may be extended, or a spring semester start might be considered, so feel free to contact the university.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Zoology View 60 other Masters in Zoology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the requirements of the Graduate School, students should have a firm background in biology, with fundamentals of mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Opportunities exist early in a student's program to take background courses, if some undergraduate course work is lacking.

A 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for undergraduate work, and 3.5 for prior graduate work are the preferred performance levels for admission.

For non-English speaking students, a minimum score on the TOEFL exam of 550 (or 213 on the computer-based exam), 80 on the MELAB, or 6.5 on the IELTS is the preferred performance level for admission.

Admission to our department is contingent on academic potential and the ability of a potential advisor to provide multi-year funding.

Tuition Fee

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International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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