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The GIDP in Entomology and Insect Science faculty and students integrate knowledge across the biological hierarchy from molecules to landscapes, and address questions that span the most fundamental aspects of biology, e.g., when did the brain originate? or what maintains mutualisms?, to addressing the environmental and health challenges posed by climate change and a rapidly increasing human population. These challenges require innovative entomological research to address conservation of biodiversity, and to mitigate potential increases in negative impacts of invasive species and harm caused by insect pests and insect vectors to crops, structures, and human health. The program thus bridges the gap between basic research, using insects as models to address general biological questions, and applied research affecting humankind more directly. The program graduates students with a particularly wide range of career opportunities.
The EIS program offers interdisciplinary training in the biology of insects for a Master's or Doctoral degree. It includes 35 faculty members representing 9 academic units. We encourage students to develop cross-disciplinary connections and bring together aspects of insect biology in unconventional ways. Our faculty and our students are collegial, collaborative, and highly productive.
The EIS program is flexible in its requirements, allowing students to design, in collaboration with faculty, programs of study tailored to individual interests and needs. We particularly seek out creative, enthusiastic applicants who have multidisciplinary interests, such as insect ecology–plant chemistry or behavioral ecology–neurobiology, pest management–spatial ecology, epidemiology of vector-borne disease–climate science, to name a very few. We encourage students to develop cross-disciplinary connections and bring together aspects of insect biology in unconventional ways.
For more information, please visit our website at insects.arizona.edu
Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs
The Graduate College sponsors several Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDPs) in addition to the many interdisciplinary possibilities available through regular graduate degree programs. GIDPs transcend departmental boundaries by facilitating cutting edge teaching and research at the nexus of traditional disciplines. The high value placed on interdisciplinary research and education is indicative of The University of Arizona's enthusiasm and commitment to fostering innovation and creativity among its faculty and students.
Graduate College/GIDP
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
Prospective students apply online using the Graduate College website (grad.arizona.edu). The application fee is US $75. International Students should include the Graduate College Financial Guarantee Form.
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Please submit the following:
Official copies should be sent to
Primary mailing address:
Graduate College
The University of Arizona
Administration 322
PO Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Express mail (for FedEx, DHL, etc):
Graduate College
The University of Arizona
1401 E University Blvd, #322
4. Official test scores (upload a copy and send official scores): GRE scores (optional and no more than 5 years old), TOEFL for eligible international students (see requirements at grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/english-proficiency). Code for sending official scores: 4832
The EIS program ordinarily accepts new students only for the fall semester. The deadline for applications is December 1st. Interviews are typically scheduled in January or February for fall admission. .
To check the status of your application please contact the EIS Graduate Program Coordinator for assistance or 520-621-0847.
Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Entomology & Insect Science. EIS Graduate Program Coordinator, Marley 641G, The University of Arizona Tucson AZ 85721,
Or telephone (520) 621-0847
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9 units are required for the minor. A member of the GIDP EIS must serve on the student's committee to represent the EIS minor, and will approve the units selected.
9 units are required for the minor. A member of the GIDP EIS must serve on the student's committee to represent the EIS minor, and will approve the units selected.
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Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.