Overview

The Department of Entomology and Nematology at University of Florida offers the major. Faculty within the department cover areas in systematics, ecology, medically significant arthropods, social insects, insect management, physiology, behavior, evolution and natural ecosystem cycles. The department has a long tradition of sending students to medical, veterinary and dental school. Graduate school prospects are also high and employment options using entomology are versatile.

The entomology and nematology curriculum develops an excellent knowledge base and an understanding of concepts and fundamental practices. Through formal courses, laboratory experimentation and individual research experience, students will learn how the scientific method is applied to the biological world at the whole organism and population levels. Students will learn to evaluate hypotheses, to acquire and interpret experimental data, and to communicate results effectively in appropriate styles. Special focus will be information on insect identification, morphology, behavior, physiology and ecology.

Before graduating students must :

Pass the entomology and nematology competency exam, which will be tailored to individual specializations.
Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrated Principles of Biology

Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory

Expository and Argumentative Writing

Technical Writing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gainesville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GMAT

460

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

All international applicants should apply online.
Submit the non-refundable $30 application fee (U.S. currency drawn on a U.S. bank or credit card); an application will not be considered without this fee.

Freshmen must submit official SAT or ACT (with writing test) scores.

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Freshman applicants with coursework completed outside the US must submit at least three full years of their most current secondary school transcripts, in addition to the final/senior year schedule or predicted grades, in both native language of instruction, and if applicable, a certified English translation.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30900 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30900 USD / year

≈ 30900 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6380 USD / year

≈ 6380 USD / year

Living costs

Gainesville

United States

900 - 1335 USD / month

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