Ithaca,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Entomology - Physiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Genomics in Ithaca United States | Cornell University
Cornell University
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Ithaca United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,800
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our campus offers exceptional resources for laboratory and field research, featuring the distinguished Entomology Library and a world-class insect collection. The Boyce Thompson Institute and New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva provide additional top-tier research facilities. While genomics dominates 21st-century science, significant questions remain about how genotypes translate into observable traits. Cornell's suborganismal insect biology research combines genomic analysis, RNA editing, behavioral physiology, and nutritional studies. Key research strengths encompass nutritional physiology, immune responses to infection, toxicology and pesticide resistance, and neurobiology - often examined through an evolutionary lens.
Students in this specialization gain hands-on experience with advanced techniques through lab work, mesocosm experiments, and field studies, typically combining multiple analytical approaches in their thesis projects. A strong collaborative environment exists among suborganismal biologists at Cornell, enabling students to exchange methods, share equipment, and work with researchers both within and beyond Entomology. Graduates frequently continue to postdoctoral positions before entering academia, while others launch research careers in industry or government organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Hold (or expect to hold at the time of matriculation) a baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, granted by a university of recognized standing
Have fluent command of the English language
Have adequate preparation for graduate work in the chosen field of study
Present evidence of promise in advanced study and research
(TOEFL) and obtain a satisfactory score (550 or higher on the paper-based exam, for the computer-based exam, Cornell requires minimum scores of 20 on Writing, 15 on Listening, 20 on Reading, 22 on Speaking). International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores are now accepted by Cornell's Graduate School, an overall band score of a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS is required.
A written statement of purpose describing yourself, your personal background, your motivation for pursing graduate study in Entomology, and anything else that you feel to be of relevance or importance. The point of this statement is to give our admissions committee and faculty a sense of who you are.
Upload course transcripts from undergraduate and any prior graduate education (unofficial is fine) .
Three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation
Have fluent command of the English language
Have adequate preparation for graduate work in the chosen field of study
Present evidence of promise in advanced study and research
(TOEFL) and obtain a satisfactory score (550 or higher on the paper-based exam, for the computer-based exam, Cornell requires minimum scores of 20 on Writing, 15 on Listening, 20 on Reading, 22 on Speaking). International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores are now accepted by Cornell's Graduate School, an overall band score of a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS is required.
A written statement of purpose describing yourself, your personal background, your motivation for pursing graduate study in Entomology, and anything else that you feel to be of relevance or importance. The point of this statement is to give our admissions committee and faculty a sense of who you are.
Upload course transcripts from undergraduate and any prior graduate education (unofficial is fine) .
Three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation
Tuition
USD
20,800