A background in entomology is not required for students to enter the graduate program. In fact, we encourage applicants with a B.S. or M.S. in any area of the physical and biological sciences to apply. Students with a B.S. degree are normally admitted at the M.S. level but may petition to bypass this degree and work towards the Ph.D. after meeting specific departmental requirements. Students without previous courses in genetics and biochemistry will be required to make up these deficiencies after entering the program. Courses in animal physiology or cell and molecular biology can be substitutes.

To be admitted to the MPPPM program:

applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution,
a minimum combined GRE score of 289 in the new grading scale,
a 3.0 grade point average (out of 4.0), and
three letters of reference.

Official Transcripts: Mail DIRECTLY to the Graduate School.
Official GRE Scores are OPTIONAL. If you choose to provide scores, please submit them directly to the Graduate School.
Official TOEFL (if applicable): Submit DIRECTLY to the Graduate School.
International students please check the section below ''What information should international students know?'' for more specific information about TOEFL score requirements.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae with supporting information listed: Submit by email or mail to the Graduate Coordinator Assistant.
Statement of Purpose or Interest: Submit by email or mail to the Graduate Coordinator Assistant.

Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0