Programs of Study

MPPPM: The Master of Plant Protection and Pest Management is an interdisciplinary, non-thesis professional degree program jointly offered by the departments of Entomology, Crop and Soil Sciences, and Plant Pathology. This program equips students with a comprehensive knowledge base and technical skills to develop integrated pest management systems for urban and rural environments. The MPPPM degree emphasizes practical, hands-on learning, preparing graduates for immediate impact in the field of plant protection and pest management.

For more information on this program, including admission requirements and core curriculum, please see: https://ent.uga.edu/graduate/programs-of-study/mpppm.html

MS and PhD in Entomology: We offer MS and Ph.D. degrees in Entomology, which are traditional academic research degrees designed to train students for positions in academia, industry, and government. Note that a prior entomology degree is not required. Indeed, we welcome applicants with a BS or MS in any life sciences field. However, students lacking genetics and biochemistry courses must complete these after admission. Related courses (e.g., cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology) may be substituted. Direct PhD entry is possible without a master's degree. We suggest you discuss this option with your potential major advisor during the application process.

PhD students must serve as Teaching Assistants for at least one semester. International applicants should note that UGA's English proficiency standards for teaching exceed admission requirements. Hence, additional coursework may be necessary before TA assignments can be offered.