Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Entomology 24 months PHD Program By Cornell University |Top Universities

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Entomology

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

ZoologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Zoology

Study Level

PHD

Excellent facilities for laboratory and field studies include the outstanding Entomology Library and a renowned insect collection on the Cornell campus. The Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell and the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station at Geneva are outstanding research facilities. For doctoral degree candidates, a prescriptive academic review is required and is usually held during the first year. The qualifying examination should be taken by the fifth semester.

Program overview

Main Subject

Zoology

Study Level

PHD

Excellent facilities for laboratory and field studies include the outstanding Entomology Library and a renowned insect collection on the Cornell campus. The Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell and the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station at Geneva are outstanding research facilities. For doctoral degree candidates, a prescriptive academic review is required and is usually held during the first year. The qualifying examination should be taken by the fifth semester.

Admission requirements

7+
Students must have a Honor's Level BA; Honor's Level BSc.
2 Years
Jan-2000

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Domestic Students

0 USD
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International Students

0 USD
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