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Dec 15, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Entomology (PHD)
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The Department has an internationally recognized graduate program leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. A wide variety of opportunities for graduate study are offered in several areas of applied and basic research such as integrated pest management, molecular biology, toxicology, ecology, medical-veterinary entomology, and others. Graduates go on to Ph.D. programs, postdoctoral positions, other academic positions, government agencies and non-government organizations, and private industry.
The doctoral degree requires 90 credits beyond the B.S. degree, or at least 60 credit hours beyond an M.S. degree (incorporating a research thesis), including a dissertation of at least 30 credits. See the doctoral degree program requirements in the Graduate Handbook for additional information: https://www.k-state.edu/grad/student-success/graduate-handbook/chapter3.html
The Program Contact is Crystal Ly (cly@ksu.edu) and the Graduate Program Director is Dr. Gregory Zolnerowich (gregz@ksu.edu).
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Admission Requirements
- Applicants for graduate study are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and the physical sciences.
- An overall 3.0 GPA (B average, 80% or better) is expected.
- GRE scores are not required but GRE scores can be helpful in the application process, if available.
- Applicants cannot be admitted to the graduate degree program unless there is a formal commitment by a faculty member to serve as the major advisor.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Program Director or faculty members to express their interest and determine availability of space and funding for a particular research program.
Students already holding an applicable master’s degree upon admission can count 30 credits toward the 90 credits required for the doctorate. Course Requirements
Fifteen of the minimum of 24 hours of coursework credit hours beyond the M.S. degree normally required by the advisory committee should be at the 800-level or above. Depending on the research program and input from the student’s advisory committee, students might also take courses from departments such as Biochemistry, Biology, Geography, Plant Pathology, and Statistics. Program Total Credits: 60
Master’s degree Transfer Credits: 30
Total Hours Required for Doctorate: 90
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