About the course

Expertise in ecology is broadly represented in the Department of Entomology and includes behavioral ecology, chemical and microbial ecology, plant-insect and predator-prey interactions, population and food-web dynamics, and community ecology. Entomology Department faculty also maintain a commitment to the application of ecological theory to biological control, pest management, habitat restoration, and conservation biology. Maryland has a long and rich tradition of biological control involving collaborative projects with federal, state, and county agencies, and with private industry. Active research programs supported by NSF and USDA are ongoing in both natural and managed systems. Current research efforts emphasize the conservation of natural enemies, augmentative releases, and investigations into the basic ecology and behavior of natural enemies. Concerning pest management at large, research projects include the use of transgenic crops, the isolation of bioactive substances from microbial symbionts of insects, and the identification and incorporation of genes from entomopathogenic fungi into plants. Recently, several faculty members have extended their ecological expertise to address other applied problems associated with the consequences of transgenic crops on non-target organisms, habitat fragmentation, biodiversity, and the disturbance food-web dynamics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$97,470

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	College Park
Fall (August), 2025	College Park

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Maryland - College Park

Statement of Purpose

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　　TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

　　Letters of Recommendation (3)

　　Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

　　CV/Resume

　　Description of Research

　　Students applying for graduate work in entomology are expected to have a strong background in the biological or agricultural sciences, chemistry, genetics, and mathematics. An undergraduate degree in entomology is not required, but a strong basic preparation is preferred for admission to the program.Admission is granted on the basis of the following criteria by the Graduate Affairs Committee: Analysis of transcripts, including course selection and GPA, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose for pursuing the degree, GRE scores, and acceptance by a graduate faculty advisor. International applicants must also submit proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, iBT or IELTS scores). Acceptance by an advisor is absolutely required, thus, it helps to make contact with faculty when applying.

　　iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)

　　IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)

　　The Graduate School requires as a minimum standard an average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate courses taken at a regionally accredited college or university.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

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