Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology

From apiculture to agriculture, medicine to management, Virginia Tech entomologists stand for education, innovation, discovery, and utilization of one of the most diverse life science fields in the world. With this in mind, the mission of the PhD degree program in the Department of Entomology is to provide graduate students an intensive and inclusive experience in entomological research and information delivery to allow them an opportunity to obtain a professional or managerial position in an entomology-related field. The program provides innovative instruction in the classroom, laboratory and field in order to give students experiences in both applied and basic settings. Our Department's priority is providing solutions to address the impacts of arthropods by building on our strengths in medical entomology, integrated pest management, biodiversity and environmental sustainability, and fulfilling our land grant mission of research, teaching, Extension, and service.
CAREER TRACKS
Students studying entomology pursue careers in: Entomologist, Apiculturist, Extension agent, Pest management professional
Insect taxonomist, Agricultural technology representative, Pesticide safety educator, Arbovirologist
Vector-borne disease ecologist, Insect toxicologist, Insect identification lab manager, Tree pest manager, Research associate
Geneticist, Systematist

You may scan a copy of your official paper or electronic transcript provided to you from your institution's Registrar. Do not upload your institution's web-based academic record or a document stating it is not an official transcript. Make sure that all critical and identifying marks have been scanned and are legible
Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references.
The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application.
we expect a minimum TOEFL score of 90 (IBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission. Further, TOEFL scores of 20 or greater in Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Reading subsections are required.