Overview

Students in this Entomology from Cornell University major are not just fascinated by the most diverse group of animals on Earth; they understand that research in entomology is critical to human lives. For example:

Many serious diseases across the world are spread by insects; finding cures to these diseases will require a detailed understanding of insect biology.

A number of physiological processes such as neurobiological systems can be studied more easily in insects than in mammals.

Insects have evolved solutions to problems that still confound engineers. Examining the functional morphology of insects has helped inspire better designs of everything from robots to solar panels.

Key Facts

Students will be able to:

Think critically and use principles and modes of analysis in chemistry, physics and mathematics.

Design basic statistical analyses and evaluate basic statistical information.

Apply and judge the scientific method in conducting inquiry-based research in the laboratory and in the field.

Be able to critically evaluate information in primary research articles in entomology.

Apply concepts and analytical approaches in evolutionary biology, genetics and two other areas of biology of the student’s choice.

Demonstrate phylogenetic “tree thinking” and be able to categorize insects based on basic ecological, behavioral, morphological, physiological or developmental attributes.

Examine insects and other arthropods deeply within a biological level of analysis, and compare strategies used by different groups.

Identify the potential impact of different insect species on agriculture, human health and society in general, and be knowledgeable about potential control strategies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry

Organic and Biological Chemistry

Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences

Investigative Biology Laboratory

Genetics and Genomics

Evolutionary Biology and Diversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

Animal Science Zoology View 305 other Bachelors in Animal Science in United States

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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

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application (CA)

The School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Two Teacher Evaluations

The Midyear Report, when your mid-year grades are available

Official secondary/high school transcript

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Cornell University Questions and Writing Supplement (CA) or Cornell Supplement (UCA)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
Out-of-State

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48010 USD / year

≈ 48010 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

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