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The Department of Entomology within the School of Natural Resource Sciences provides graduate programs for both Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Specialized training is available in diverse fields including insect behavior, biochemistry, biodiversity, biological control, chemical ecology, pest management, molecular genetics, physiology, and systematics. Additionally, the department collaborates with interdisciplinary programs in Environmental and Conservation Sciences and Natural Resources Management. Students benefit from the department's strong partnership with the on-campus USDA Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center, which offers extensive research and consultation opportunities.
Academic and research programs are customized to align with each student's goals and interests, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches in entomology. Interested applicants can explore more about Entomology and other degree options at https://www.ndsu.edu/snrs/.
M.S. candidates must complete at least 30 semester credits beyond their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and successfully defend a thesis based on original research and academic coursework.