Ph.D. in Entomology

Ph.D. in Entomology

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Start Your Ph.D. in Entomology

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 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.

Prospective graduate students may contact our faculty members to see if the faculty person has graduate student openings in their labs. Students in the resident Doctoral program are not admitted to the Entomology Department unless they have a faculty member who agrees to advise and provide assistantship funding to the candidate. 

Quick Points
Colleges:

College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
 

Graduate College

DegreePh.D. in Entomology (resident)
Application Deadlines:Fall – July 1
Spring – Nov. 1
Summer – April 1

Check your application at https://go.unl.edu/gradappstatus.

FAQ webpage:
https://graduate.unl.edu/admission/faq
Graduate Handbook:Entomology Graduate Handbook (pdf)
Entomology Courses:List of Graduate Courses
Graduate Student Club:Bruner Club