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Discover the Ph.D. Program at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

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At Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, you’ll discover a unique research training environment of academic inquiry and scientific discovery, combined with exceptional intellectual and technological resources designed to help you achieve your highest scientific career goals.

Through the Ph.D. program, you’ll acquire a broad expertise in biomedical science with the opportunity to go deeper into your primary area of research interest.

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Whether you’re preparing for graduate school or applying now, the Mayo Clinic experience for biomedical science Ph.D. students is different.

Program highlights:

• Research training by leading investigators in fields ranging from molecules to populations, all in the context of exceptional health care.
• Embedded within a top academic medical center, you’ll have access to clinical data from more than 6 million patient histories.
• A Career Development Internship program where senior students experience networking opportunities in career settings different from those of their research mentors.
• A national destination for research training of students from backgrounds underrepresented in science. Mayo’s NIH-funded IMSD is more than two decades old, and Mayo invented the NIH PREP concept.
• Join about 250 students who have access to 300+ faculty members in small class sizes.
• 87% of graduates since 1989 are employed in academia or industry.
• Three campuses in Minnesota, Florida, and Arizona with diverse research opportunities.
• Every student is awarded a fellowship for five years that fully covers tuition.
• Ph.D. students receive a stipend and health benefits.

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Hear from students and faculty to get an idea of what it's like to learn here, live here, and be a Ph.D. student at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

"I can be the scientist I want to be"

Choosing your area of specialization

You'll choose from one of eight  biomedical science specialty tracks within our Ph.D. Program. Track choice is indicated during the application process and confirmed after admission. But you'll be able to do research and learn in any Mayo laboratory that interests you, even if it's not within your track.

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"Collaboration is massive here"

Collaborative research and learning environment

The hallmark of research at Mayo Clinic is the highly collaborative interaction that occurs between investigators in basic science and clinical areas. While each investigator has a competitively funded independent lab, collaboration with graduate students and staff across the institution is common. As a Ph.D. student, you’re free to select any Mayo mentor, regardless of which track you choose.

"Allowed me to build my own team"

Teaching opportunities

Tutoring and teaching opportunities are available and optional for our Ph.D. students. If you’re interested in developing these skills, serving as a tutor or a teaching assistant can help cement the knowledge you gain from your coursework.

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Bioengineering PhD

Jointly supported by the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine, the bioengineering program merges engineering principles with scientific discovery and technology to encourage the development of new medical devices and treatments.

Biosciences PhD

panning the School of Medicine and the School of Humanities and Sciences, students have the best of both worlds: the diversity of a large umbrella program coupled with the support of a small academic setting.

The Biosciences PhD program offers 14 home programs representing eight basic science departments and six interdisciplinary programs.

Biomedical Physics (BMP) PhD Program

Supported by the Departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, the Biomedical Physics PhD program seeks students interested in radiation therapy, imaging science, and molecular imaging and diagnostics as applied to clinical medicine. 

PhD in Epidemiology and Clinical Research

The PhD program in epidemiology and clinical research will provide methodologic and interdisciplinary training that will equip students to carry out cutting-edge epidemiologic research. The program trains students in the tools of modern epidemiology, with heavy emphases on statistics, computer science, genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics.

PhD in Health Policy

Stanford Health Policy offers a PhD program which promises to educate students who will be scholarly leaders in the field of health policy, and will be highly knowledgeable about the theoretical and empirical approaches that can be applied in the development of improvements in health policy and the health care system. These students will be well prepared for positions in academic institutions, government institutions, and private sector organizations with a demand for high-level analysis of health policy issues.

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I have enjoyed exploring a bunch of different areas of research, specifically those to which I was completely new. Everyone here has been extremely supportive and there has been a lot of room for growth. Overall it's been really fun figuring out what I'd like to do moving forward!

As a first-year graduate... I was amazed by the quantity and quality of our lab experience. 

Weill Cornell is unique in how focused it is on medical science research. There is no other institution where I can so easily find professors to collaborate with for clinical research. In the short time I have spent in the program, I have meaningfully contributed to several projects that will be published.

I’m a firm believer that in order to excel in something, you must be passionate about it. Combining my passion for science with the drive to help others motivated me to enroll in a Ph.D. program at Weill Cornell.

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Dr. Jan Krumsiek develops and applies novel methods for the analysis of metabolomics and multi-omics data. 

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Graduating as a scientist fulfills my aspirations and my parents’ dreams, and I feel honored to inspire my younger siblings and encourage underrepresented students to work hard and dream big.

At Weill Cornell, I learned how to take difficult scientific concepts and distill them into elements that various audiences can understand. I was also able to hone my presentation and explanation skills throughout my years there, which help me greatly in my everyday work.

WCGS provided me with an amazing scientific foundation, both in the core classes and through my work in the lab. It taught me how to approach a scientific problem by boiling it down to its core components and focusing on confronting the specific issue at hand.

WCGS was the best fit for me because of the large number of faculty who are involved in interesting research.

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The PhD in Medical Sciences from USF Health's Morsani College of Medicine will provide you with outstanding educational and training opportunities in a vibrant Florida metropolitan area. Our integrated umbrella program allows you the flexibility to explore our six concentrations and multitude of labs to determine the research that best suits your interests and goals.

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Concentrations & Curriculum

First year students are funded by the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Affairs, so students are able to take classes and work in labs in various departments before selecting a concentration. To view the full program curriculum, please visit the graduate catalog . You can learn more about each concentration at the links below.

Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases

Molecular medicine, cardiovascular biology, molecular pharmacology & physiology, neuroscience, pathology & cell biology.

Contact us at 813-974-2836 or [email protected] . Our dedicated staff will provide answers to your questions, or help schedule a visit to campus to experience our campus and tour our labs. You can also sign up to attend a virtual information session and tour at the link above. 

Health Sciences Integrated PhD Program (HSIP)

The Health Sciences Integrated PhD Program offers cross-discipline training within the health sciences, spanning from informatics and program evaluation to implementation science and outcomes research.

Our program provides a strong academic foundation for students to focus on and excel in research that addresses processes and methodologies in clinical and population sciences.”

Neil Jordan, PhD HSIP Director

Students in this PhD program have the opportunity to choose a study track: Health & Biomedical Informatics, Health Services & Outcomes Research, Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety and Social Sciences & Health.

Program Length: 4 years

Program Size: Up to 6 students per year

Tuition: All students in good standing are offered full tuition coverage, a stipend and paid coverage in the Northwestern University student health service and insurance plan.

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What is the PhD in Medical Sciences?

Our Ph.D. program in Medical Sciences provides advanced training with the goal of preparing you for a research-based career.

What Will I Learn in the PhD Program?

Areas of in-depth study are driven by faculty research and encompass clinically related fields such as diabetes mellitus, obesity, immunology and infectious disease, oncology, and other chronic health conditions.

Read abstracts of recent graduate student research projects , including doctoral theses.

Admissions Information

Program prerequisites.

• BS, MS, or equivalent degree from an accredited college of university
• GRE scores of at least 148 on quantitative reasoning and at least 150 on verbal reasoning
• An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Written statement of goals and objectives that identifies your research and curriculum interests and explains how admission to the program will facilitate your professional objectives, including identifying one or more mentors affiliated with the department
• Current resume and three letters of recommendation
• If English is not your first language, the University requires a paper-based TOEFL score of at least 570, or at least 90 on the Internet-based TOEFL, or 6.5 on the IELTS

Admission is selective and competitive, based on the number of available positions in the department laboratories and available faculty and facilities.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences requires a minimum of 43 credits including 9 credits of dissertation. The program is designed to be completed in 4 to 5 years. Program educational goals and courses can be viewed in the Course Catalog .

Required Courses (37 credits):

•  MMSC800 Preparing Research Proposals (2 cr)
• MMSC650 Medical Biochemistry (4 cr)
• MMSC691 Human Medical Genetics (3 cr)
• MMSC868 Research (12 cr)
• MMSC603 Research Design (3 cr)
• MMSC803/804 Seminar (4 cr) (taken 8 semesters: 4 semesters for 1 credit [803] and 4 semesters for 0 credit [804])
• MMSC969 Dissertation (9 cr)

Science Core Elective Courses (6 credits)

Electives can be graduate-level courses offered throughout the University. 

A preliminary exam is taken at end of year 1 that tests the student’s general knowledge base in Medical Sciences and their ability to critically evaluate scientific literature. The preliminary examination includes a written component followed by an oral component on a separate day.

A candidacy exam is taken at the end of year 2. The student will prepare a written and oral proposal for dissertation research that meets the requirements for an external grant proposal. The oral proposal meeting will include both a defense of the student's proposed research and an in-depth examination of the student's knowledge of their research specialization.

Dissertation

When the dissertation research is complete, all Medical Sciences faculty and students will be invited to attend the oral dissertation defense meetings. Following the oral presentation and questions from faculty in attendance, the Dissertation Committee will meet separately and vote on the outcome. The outcome will be presented to the student, along with any conditions or requirements for proposal or dissertation revisions. 

Tuition Rates

The 2023-2024 UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,028. Research Assistant awards will be made for students that best fit the needs of the sponsoring faculty member. Teaching Assistant awards will be made for students prepared to teach and otherwise assist with undergraduate instruction. Students can also apply for internal funding, such as the competitive awards offered through the UD Research and Graduate Studies Office. Students can also apply for pre-doctoral support from external funding agencies. The sponsoring faculty member will work with the student to develop the proposal.

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MS in Medical Sciences Program

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Boston University’s MS in Medical Sciences (MAMS) Program is one of the oldest and most successful Special Master’s Programs (SMP) in the United States. Since it began in 1985, MAMS has selectively identified students who are both driven and dedicated to pursuing a career in medicine, and has been largely successful in helping over 3,000 students gain admission to US medical schools . Comprehensive advising is provided throughout all phases of the medical school application process.

Our Mission

Our masters in biomedical sciences program was developed to prepare students for a career in medicine by providing an academic environment that fosters integrity, collaboration, professionalism, cultural competence and lifelong learning. These core values align well with the mission of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center.

Program Curriculum

MAMS is a 32 credit program that can be completed in either one or two calendar years , with all students starting in September. Coursework is completed during the fall and spring semesters. A research or literature-based thesis is required and many students elect to complete the program in two years, using the second year to gain valuable research and clinical experience. The curriculum and tuition for the program are identical for both the one and two year options. Coursework is delivered in both lecture and small group formats, fostering a collegial and supportive learning environment where students enjoy helping each other succeed.

In addition to coursework in the medical sciences, students may also opt to pursue interests in other areas such as Public Health, Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine, or Clinical Research by entering a  dual degree program .

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Learn more about our application process . For additional information, please contact us at [email protected] .

Graduate Programs

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The Master of Science in Medical Sciences Program is part of the Gateways Program at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. This specialized medical masters program provides academically promising, motivated students new pathways to medical school and careers in other health sciences fields.

The Medical Sciences program  offers a rigorous multifaceted curriculum, small class size and robust mentoring system, which allows students to receive individualized attention as they pursue their academic and career goals.

This program features a robust basic science curriculum, which includes all four of the basic science courses and two of the three organ system courses undertaken by first-year medical students at Warren Alpert Medical School. In addition, students will complete a unique seminar course series covering pressing issues in today's health care system, such as social determinants of disease, population health, interdisciplinary teamwork, quality improvement, and health care communication. Integrated into this course series is a longitudinal service learning experience at a community healthcare site and an associated community-based capstone project. Through this course of study, students will improve their credentials for entry to medical school and other healthcare fields, as well as gain real-world experience in healthcare.

Learn more about the  Brown University Sc.M. in Medical Sciences Gateways program .

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Application requirements.

Official MCAT scores within the last 2-3 years (preferred) or full-length, timed recent practice MCAT score with your name.

Official Transcripts:

College Transcript required

Letters of Recommendations:

3 Letters of Recommendation

Personal Statement:

Required, plus one brief supplemental essay.

Additional Requirements:

• Graduated or on–track to graduate from a U.S. college or university
• Completed pre-med/pre-health coursework
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Application via CollegeNET
• Application fee (non–refundable)

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• Rolling admissions (class size is limited, so please apply early)

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The Brown ScM in Medical Sciences Gateways program is an approved 1–year, full–time program of study consisting of 8.5 required courses, including a community–based capstone project.

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The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Online MPH Program prepares students to become future health care leaders and tackle public health challenges in their own community and around the world. Students will acquire competency in the fundamental public health disciplines. This includes research design and conduct, data analysis and policy analysis, communications, program planning and administration, public health systems and the organization of health services in the United States and Latin America, recognition and analysis of ethical issues in public health and professional practice, the needs of special populations, and the integration of these core disciplines in public health decision making.

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• Average Program Duration:   2 years. Students enrolled in the Accelerated MPH program may complete this degree in 1 year. See details below.
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The MPH Curriculum

The MPH is a generalist degree that provides a comprehensive education in areas of knowledge basic to public health. The total requirements for the major are 45 credits for traditional students. The credits must be completed as core, electives, and capstone. Many students who have an advanced degree (MD,  MBBS , JD,  DDS , EdD or Ph.D.) may qualify for a credit waiver of up to nine credits.

Effective Spring 2019, the curriculum requirements for the MPH degree include 19 credits of core coursework, 9 credits of public health skills (generalist concentration), 12 credits of electives, and 5 credits for capstone. Students entering the program January 2019 and beyond will complete the revised curriculum requirements.

The Accelerated MPH Program

The Accelerated MPH program follows the same 45-credit curriculum as the MPH program, but is completed in one calendar year from summer to summer. Accelerated MPH students start the program in the summer semester, continue in fall semester, take courses during winter inter-session, continue in spring and spring inter-session, and end in the following summer semester. The course load per semester for accelerated students is greater than for traditional students; to ensure completion of the requirements within the shortened timeframe, accelerated students must follow the program plan designed under the supervision of their assigned faculty advisor from the start of the program. Students interested in the Accelerated MPH program must apply via SOPHAS selecting this program as there are unique admissions requirements. Visit the Application Process and FAQs on the Admissions page to learn more about the Accelerated MPH application process and admission requirements.

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“I was usually assigned overnight shifts, but I didn’t mind because I enjoyed being able to do something positive for my community when the world was in disarray during the pandemic,” Hughes said.

Through those first-hand experiences, Hughes also felt the call to become a doctor.

As he explored his options for medical school, a chance meeting with an admissions recruiter introduced him to The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. After that he set his focus on attending the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine .

To improve his chances of acceptance to TCOM, Hughes applied to the Master of Science in Medical Science program in HSC’s School of Biomedical Sciences .

“I heard that the rigor of the Med Sci program prepared incoming medical students well for the medical school curriculum, and that I could make connections with faculty and students on campus, all of which were major draws to the program,” Hughes said.

“The school is phenomenal, and the resources are fantastic, but I wouldn’t have known about any of that if I hadn’t met with the folks from admissions who visited UT Dallas.”

Thanks to that chance encounter, and the Master of Science in Medical Science program, Hughes will start medical school at TCOM this fall.

Tell us about your journey leading up to attending HSC.

I’m from DeSoto County, Mississippi, and I came to DFW in 2019 to pursue my bachelor’s in biology at the University of Texas at Dallas. My goal was to go to medical school after I graduated, so I attended a ton of pre-health events and recruitment fairs while I was at UTD. It was there that I met many of our current admissions staff who told me about the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Biomedical Sciences Medical Sciences program.

What inspired you to pursue your degree at HSC?

I wanted to improve my medical school application before applying to TCOM, which is why I applied to the medical science program. I had also heard that the rigor of the program prepared incoming medical students well for the medical school curriculum, and that I could make connections with faculty and students on campus, all of which were major draws to the program.

The main reason I chose HSC was because of the people I met who told me about HSC. The school is phenomenal, and the resources are fantastic, but I wouldn’t have known about any of that if I hadn’t met with the folks from admissions who visited UTD, or visited campus myself and heard from students and staff about how awesome HSC is.

What academic achievements are you proud of?

I received Collegium V Honors with my bachelor’s degree back in May 2023. There were GPA and honors class hour requirements, but I’m most proud of the Capstone project I submitted, titled “Peaches, Patriotism, Parenthood: The Memoir of Les Petecki.” For this class project, my writing partner and I conducted primary research into the life of Les Petecki, a hospice patient served by a facility close to UT Dallas, as told by his wife and family. We gave virtual interviews and visited their hometown to view the family gravesite and the church where Les and his wife were married. We then drafted, edited and published the memoir in his honor.

Who had an impact on your success at HSC?

Definitely my partner, Anna. Though there’s a long list of people who’ve helped me get to where I am, she’s been my biggest supporter through all my highs and lows. I can’t imagine having gone through this past year without them.

What advice do you have for current or future HSC students?

There are so many resources on campus that go completely unused because people don’t know about them. Find them and use them! Go to all the random events you can because even if you don’t know anything about the event, there’s a good chance you’ll learn something or meet someone new who will help make your HSC experience that much better. Taking a break and getting a free lunch is always a plus as well.

What are your plans for the future?

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be continuing my journey at HSC as a TCOM OMS-I starting this fall. I currently plan on going into primary care, probably in family medicine, but we’ll see if that changes as I go through medical school.

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PhD in Biological Sciences in Public Health

Prepare for a high-impact academic or research career at the forefront of the biological sciences in public health..

As a student in the PhD in biological sciences in public health program, you will gain expertise in the prevention and treatment of diseases that affect thousands—even millions—of people. Working with leading public health scientists, you will learn both mechanistic and quantitative approaches to biomedical research, while specializing in one of four areas of investigation:

• The metabolic basis of health and disease
• Immunology and infectious diseases
• Gene-environment interactions
• Inflammation and stress responses

Each area of investigation emphasizes biochemical, cell biological, and genetic approaches to understanding disease. In your research, whether basic or translational, you will apply cutting-edge tools and techniques to advance the understanding, treatment, and prevention of human diseases that significantly impact global populations today. Current research within our laboratories includes these and other diseases and risk factors:

• Atherosclerosis
• Chagas’ disease
• Environmental exposure to toxins
• Inflammatory diseases
• Kidney disease
• Metabolic syndrome
• Tuberculosis

As a graduate of the program, you will be prepared for a career as a faculty member in a college, university, medical school, research institute, or school of public health. You may also choose to pursue a career in research at a government agency, or in the private sector at a consulting, biotech, or pharmaceutical firm.

The program provides broad interdisciplinary knowledge of both mechanistic and quantitative approaches to biomedical research and prepares graduate students for research careers with courses in the following areas:

• Biochemistry, Genetics
• Biostatistics
• Cell biology
• Epidemiology
• Immunology/Infectious diseases
• Molecular biology
• Toxicology/Cancer cell biology

All students admitted to the PhD in biological sciences in public health program, including international students, are guaranteed full funding, which includes a stipend, tuition, and health insurance for five years, provided they maintain satisfactory progress.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

To qualify for admission, applicants must demonstrate strong enthusiasm and ability for the vigorous pursuit of scientific knowledge. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree and undergraduate preparation in the sciences.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Like all PhD (doctor of philosophy) programs at the School, the PhD in biological sciences in public health is offered under the aegis of the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Harvard Griffin GSAS). Applications are processed through the Harvard Griffin GSAS online application system . The program is located within the Division of Biological Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

OUR COMMUNITY: COMMITTED, ACCOMPLISHED, COLLABORATIVE

As a PhD candidate in the biological sciences in public health program, you will be part of a diverse and accomplished group of students with a broad range of research and other interests. The opportunity to learn from each other and share ideas outside of the classroom will be one of the most rewarding and productive parts of the program. The School fosters those relationships by sponsoring an “informal curriculum” of seminars, journal clubs, retreats, and other opportunities that will broaden your knowledge, hone your presentation skills, and teach you how to critically evaluate scientific literature while providing a supportive, collaborative community within which to pursue your degree. Our location in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical Area—home to Harvard Medical School, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and many world-class hospitals—makes collaboration with eminent laboratory and clinical researchers a natural part of the educational experience. And when you graduate, you will benefit from Harvard’s unparalleled global network of alumni leaders.

LEARN MORE Visit our website at www.hsph.harvard.edu/biological-sciences for more information or contact [email protected]

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• Entomology M.S & Ph.D.

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Form a deep understanding of the world of insects with a M.S. or Ph.D. in entomology

Interested in advanced studies of insects? Want to better understand the ecology, evolution, biology and classification of some of the world’s most interesting creatures? Furthermore, do you want to complete unprecedented research and fieldwork?

The University of Wyoming is here to facilitate those goals. Entomology graduate students have access to state-of-the-art equipment, notable faculty and impressive research opportunities.

Program Details

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Program Requirements

M.S. Curriculum & Courses Ph.D. Curriculum & Courses

Learn More About the Entomology Graduate Programs

Program overview, curriculum & courses, faculty spotlight.

The University of Wyoming’s entomology graduate programs are highly interdisciplinary, collaborative and field-based.

Throughout their degree programs, students are given opportunities to work with visiting scientists and other students to research different foci and collect data on insects across the world.

Entomological students at the University of Wyoming focus on biodiversity, integrated pest management, statistical analysis and more.

Courses in each of these areas help students understand the widespread effects insects have on agriculture, human health and the functioning of ecosystems.

Learn about each graduate program below.

M.S. Program:

Thesis Track: This track requires the university's minimum degree requirements and an oral examination.

Non-thesis Track (not Ph.D. eligible): This track is a terminal degree program that requires 30 credit hours of graduate credit — including 9 credit hours of required courses, 11 credit hours of required electives, and 10 credit hours of other electives. Students completing this option will not qualify for a subsequent Ph.D. program at the University of Wyoming.

Regardless of track, the M.S. in entomology requires 30 credit hours (at least 12 from entomology) to be approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee and an approved research plan.

View complete M.S. in entomology curriculum details .

Ph.D. Program:

This program requires 72 credit hours (at least 12 from entomology) — including credits earned during a master’s degree — that are approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee and an approved research plan.

Candidates must complete the minimum requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. They must additionally complete a preliminary examination (written and oral) covering knowledge related to the discipline and an oral final examination.

View complete Ph.D. in entomology curriculum details .

University of Wyoming entomologist Scott Shaw and colleague Eduardo Shimbori gained a moment of fame by naming several newly discovered South American insect species for celebrities — including a wasp for singer and musician Shakira (Aleiodes shakirae).

Learn about the Shakira wasp ’s naming process and its exhibition in Denmark.

What can you do with an entomology degree?

Entomological studies at the University of Wyoming focus on biodiversity, integrated pest management, statistical analysis and modeling, and more.  Understanding the biology, ecology and classification of insects is crucial to understanding the widespread effects insects have on agriculture, human health and the functioning of ecosystems.

Entomology Careers

Here are some of the job titles that UW entomology graduates have held:

• Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist
• Biological Control Specialist
• Aquatic Ecologist
• State Survey Coordinator
• Research Assistant
• Water Resource Planner
• Greenhouse Supervisor
• Plant Genetics Lab Technician
• Horticulture Program Coordinator
• Greenhouse Coordinator

Entomology Graduate Program Highlights

Entomology students have the opportunity to perform research, use state-of-the-art equipment and learn alongside notable faculty.

Here are a few of the things you can expect as part of the entomology graduate program:

Access to the Insect Museum

The University of Wyoming Insect Museum is the only research collection of insects in the state of Wyoming. Holdings are estimated at more than one million specimens.

The museum, collection and educational galleries are used as research tools for UW graduate students, faculty and visiting researchers.

Notable Faculty

Dr. Scott Shaw leads UW's entomology program. He is renowned for studying parasitic wasps throughout the world, including in South America.

Research Opportunities

Entomology students have the opportunity to participate in independent studies and perform research using state-of-the-art microscopes.

The research opportunities can lead to exciting and unprecedented discoveries. In 2022, students worked with Dr. Scott Shaw to identify and name a new wasp species.

LLoyd-Kumar Graduate Fellowship

Graduate students are eligible for the esteemed Lloyd-Kumar Graduate Fellowship in Entomology — named for John E. Lloyd, Ph.D ., an accomplished entomologist and professor at the University of Wyoming.

Related Programs

Interested in an entomology graduate program? These programs may also be of interest to you:

• Reclamation/Restoration Ecology Graduate Certificate
• Insect Biology/Entomology Graduate Study Minor
• M.S. in Entomology and Water Resources
• M.S. in Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management
• M.S. in Soil Science
• Ph.D. in Ecosystem Science and Management/Applied Economics

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• Animal Biotechnology & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program

The Animal Biotechnology & Biomedical Sciences (ABBS) program provides rigorous and comprehensive training at the graduate level through the Department of Veterinary & Animal Sciences. The general requirements for the MS and PhD degrees in Animal Biotechnology & Biomedical Sciences are those of the  Graduate School .

The ABBS graduate program offers research opportunities that foster creative excellence, technical mastery, intellectual independence, and expertise in the field of molecular and cellular biology. Our faculty members' research encompass areas of immunology, infectious disease, developmental biology, reproductive biology and toxicology. Research topics focus on issues directly relevant to humans and agriculturally important animals. The strong commitment of our faculty members to quality graduate education is evidenced by the continued placement of ABBS graduates in excellent career and post-doctoral positions.  

The ABBS graduate program is housed primarily in the Integrated Sciences Building, a newly built, state-of-the-art research facility that houses laboratories equipped for tissue culture, micro-manipulation of cells and embryos, protein purification, genetic engineering, molecular biology, fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. 

ABBS Graduate Program Director

Kathleen Arcaro, PhD 240 Thatcher Road LSL 1 Room N529 Amherst, MA 01003-9298 413-577-1823 @email

Veterinary and Animal Sciences Department Head

Lisa M. Minter, PhD, 427A Integrated Sciences Building 413-545-6327 @email

Degrees offered

The ABBS graduate program offers the following degrees:

• Master of Science (MS)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Program goals

• To prepare scientists for future careers in academia or industry in the areas of animal biotechnology and/or biomedicine. 
• To provide research opportunities in areas of immunology, infectious disease, developmental biology, reproductive biology, and toxicology.
• To instill in students an understanding of hypothesis-driven experimental design and the desire to deepen scientific knowledge.

The core of the graduate program is the deep commitment of the active research faculty to provide a quality graduate education. The collaborative environment of our research groups and physically centralized laboratories strengthens the learning environment for graduate students. The involvement of faculty within interdisciplinary programs brings a wide variety of students to our laboratories and seminars and promotes interactions across campus. The faculty attract post-doctoral fellows from around the world and their presence invigorates the research enterprise, thus students do not work in isolation but are part of both the departmental program as well as interdepartmental research communities including the  Molecular and Cellular Biology Program ,  Neuroscience and Behavior Program , and  Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Program .

Research in the ABBS graduate program is supported by a variety of sources. Faculty hold grants from the  United States Department of Agriculture , the  National Institutes of Health , the  National Science Foundation , the  United States Agency for International Development , as well as from private industry, foundations, and the  Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station . Our graduates are continually placed in excellent career and post-doctoral positions, nationally and internationally.

Program requirements

See the ABBS  Graduate Student Handbook  for details on program requirements, courses, rules, and milestones.

The main emphasis of the graduate program is hands-on laboratory research. Students supplement lab work with a variety of courses as well as research seminars and journal clubs. Required courses provide a strong foundation in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, immunology and infectious diseases, genetics, and developmental biology.  Doctoral students must pass written and oral comprehensive qualifying exams and both Ph.D. and M.S. students must pass a final oral defense of their thesis research. All graduate students form a thesis committee of faculty members who meet regularly with the student to provide guidance and assess progress.

The Fifth Year Master's Degree program is designed for students who are undergraduate students in the department and who begin research in a laboratory during their junior year. During their senior year, they develop their research skills and take six credits of coursework toward their master's degree. To complete the fifth-year master's degree requires 12-15 months after the BS degree and includes a combination of research work for independent study credit plus six – eight additional coursework credits.

Application and admission

Please view the list of  research faculty  who may be accepting new students into their labs.

Our program accepts new students for the Fall semester; (rotating PhD students are only accepted for the fall semester) we generally accept 1 – 4 students per year. The application deadline is January 15.  Generally, master's with a thesis and PhD students are accepted by individual faculty members directly into their laboratories. Each year one or two candidates are admitted as “rotation students” but are still encouraged to contact individual faculty members directly about their research programs and the availability of space and financial support. 

Applicants must include a completed  online application  form and two letters of recommendation. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional. International students who are not from an English-speaking country (i.e., one whose national language is English) must also take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score at least 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (computer-based test). This includes students from non-English speaking countries even though their degrees may have been awarded in English.

Applications can be obtained from the address below. For general information, visit the  UMass Graduate School  website.

Graduate admissions Phone: 413-545-0722 (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon-Fri EST) Email:  @email

Check on the status of your application.

The ABBS program has a number of application fee waivers it can grant prospective PhD students interested in studying molecular and cellular biology. These waivers include international applicants, who have faced adversity, such as societal, economic, or academic disadvantages. We also will consider application fee waiver requests from applicants who are first-generation students and students who have been traditionally underrepresented in graduate education in molecular and cellular biology. Applicants should contact  Kathleen Arcaro  to inquire about an application fee waiver. For further inquiries about the program please contact:

Graduate Program Director Kathleen Arcaro, PhD 240 Thatcher Road LSL 1 Room N529 Amherst, MA 01003-9298 413-577-1823 @email

Financial Aid

Students (U.S. citizens and foreign) are eligible for research or teaching assistantships. Except for non-thesis master's students, graduate students accepted into the program are provided with financial support from individual faculty members (that is, the research supervisor). Research assistants and teaching assistants receive full-time re-numeration in addition to having tuition and medical insurance paid for. Students admitted to the program are responsible for finding their own transportation to and from Amherst, Massachusetts. International students must remain registered as full-time students during their stay to maintain visa status. In addition to the research and teaching assistantships, students may apply for competitive pre-doctoral fellowships at:

• UMass Graduate School
• National Science Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowship (GRFP)
• National Institutes of Health NRSA Pre-doctoral Training Fellowship  (F31, selected NIH components)
• Grant Search for Graduate Students

Interdepartmental graduate programs

Students admitted through other graduate programs on campus may join the research groups in our department if the graduate advisor (PI) is a member of that program. Interdepartmental programs that our students may be interested in include:

• Neuroscience and Behavior Program
• Molecular and Cellular Biology Program
• Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Program
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