Insect Science: Graduate Interdisciplinary Program

Applying to the Insect Science Program

Students from a variety of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply to the program. A baccalaureate degree must be completed in some area of science. Ordinarily, two semesters of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics would be required for admission. Candidates for admission are also expected to take the Verbal/Quantitative/Analytical Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as well as the advanced examination in biology. International students are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Credit earned for a Master's degree may be transferred toward a Ph.D. in Insect Science by following the procedures established by the Graduate College and by approval of the executive committee. The Graduate Admissions Committee evaluates the entire admissions file. Deficiencies in one or two of the areas described above should not discourage interested applicants from applying.

Application Instructions

Prospective students must apply to BOTH the Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Insect Science and the University of Arizona Graduate College.

Step 1. Applying to the GIDP in Insect Science

Please submit the following:

1. Personal Statement that includes:

Why you selected this program
A summary of your academic and professional background
Your specific interest in insect science
Your career goals and objectives
Identification of possible mentors

2. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) of previous academic records from all institutions attended

3. Three sealed letters of recommendation

4. Official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general aptitude exam;

GRE (www.gre.org) Our school code is 4832; our department code is 5101.
TOEFL (www.toefl.org) For international students, our school code is 4832; our department code is 99.

Mail to:

GIDP in Insect Science
University of Arizona
PO Box 210106
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0106

Step 2. Applying to the University of Arizona Graduate College

Using the Graduate College website (http://grad.arizona.edu/Prospective_Students/), prospective students can apply online or download the application itself as well as instructions on the Graduate College application process.

The application fee is US$50.

International Students should include the Graduate College Financial Guarantee Form.

Application Deadline:

The GIDP in Insect Science ordinarily accepts new students only for the fall semester. The deadline for applications is December 1st. Interviews typically begin in early February for fall admission. If it is not possible to send GRE scores for arrival by December 1st, please contact Sharon Richards at insects@arl.arizona.edu.

Application Status:

To check the status of your application please contact Sharon Richards at insects@arl.arizona.edu or 520-621-9310.

Contact Information:

Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Insect Science
Sharon Richards, Program Coordinator
PO Box 210106
The University of Arizona
Tucson AZ 85721
Email: insects@arl.arizona.edu
Voice: (520) 621-9310
FAX: (520) 621-2590