Online PhD in Entomology (Online Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology)

Online PhD in Entomology         

Phd in entomology is a 3-year duration
doctoral-level Program. Agricultural entomology unit centered to beneficial
arthropods found in agroecosystem that provide to ecosystem services such as
biological control & pollination. The study of insects with relationship to
humans & its effect on the environment connect with the Agricultural Entomology
program. During the study time student introduces to insect systematics &
biological diversity, insect ecology and integrated pest control, insect
biochemistry & molecular biology. The course provides knowledge of life
science, agronomy, horticulture & plant protection with the latest theory of
biological technology. Students also gain advanced knowledge in entomology, &
have an overall & methodical understanding of advanced research in the field.
The Program syllabus is divided in 6
semesters. Various colleges & universities offered PhDin Agricultural
Entomology Program because of its demand & importance. The program syllabus
includes in the education may be responsible for teaching courses, mentoring
graduate students, grading exams, designing lab activities, supervising student
research, & pursuing their own research goals.   

PhD in Entomology Admission Process: 

Admission to the PhD program shall be based
on the Candidates marks obtained in the entrance test conducted by the respective department or school of a particular
university or institute. Those Students who have completed GATE/NET/SET/ M.Phil/JRF
Examination in the pertinent subject of the apex bodies as CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR/DBT
will be exempted from Entrance Test. While giving the exemption, the
Departmental Committee of the institute may consider research work/earlier
Ph.D./experience done by the candidates. If a candidate already holds a doctorate
degree in the relevant subject from a UGC Approved University or Institute,
he/she may be exempted from the entrance exam & pre PhD coursework. After
clearing both steps the candidates will be eligible to pay the course fee or
registration fee. Only a predetermined number of Students may be admitted to the program. 

PhD in  Entomology Employment Zone: 

• Universities
• Laboratories
• Research groups
• Zoos, museums
• Private or
  governmental agricultural entities
• Public health
  organizations
• Biotechnology firms

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PHD  In ENTOMOLOGY ADMISSION

• Migration
  Certificate (No objection certificate from University last attended)
• Passing/Degree
  certificate of last qualifying degree examination
• Mark-list of
  last qualifying degree examination
• Character
  certificate (from the head of the Institute from which the student has obtained his
  qualifying degree.
• Documentary
  proof for the date of birth
• Gap certificate
  (if applicable)
• Research
  Proposal *
• No objection
  certificate from the employer (if employed)

NOTE:- Candidates
are requested to note that their application will not be considered for
admission if the above certificates are not enclosed with their application. 

PHDin 
ENTOMOLOGY COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Given below are few of the important highlights
of the program.

PHD in  ENTOMOLOGY : SYLLABUS

Syllabus of Doctor of Philosophy as
prescribed in the various Universities and Colleges. 

• Subjects of Study
• Research Methodology
• Computer Application
• Quantitative Method
• Review of literature

Online program and Course in Entomology

The following universities offer online
distance-learning courses in entomology, & some offer programs that offer
degrees. To learn more, contact university entomology departments.

Iowa State
University

Offers a number of online courses, including
Introduction to Insects, Management of Insect Pests, & Insects &
Society. 

Michigan State
University

Offers an online study in Forensic
Entomology. 

North Carolina
State University

Offers several online courses in
entomology, including Insects & People; An Introduction to the Honey Bee
and Beekeeping; & General Entomology. 

Ohio State
University

Offers several online entomology courses,
such as ENTMLGY 4607 (veterinary entomology), 5600 (IPM), and 2101 (Insects and
Human Affairs), plus an online master’s degree in the Plant Health Management in
the conjunction with Department of Plant Pathology. 

Purdue
University

Offers a non-credit online course on Pest
Management Technology as part of a correspondence study series on pest
management offered by the department. Other courses in the series are offered on-demand as traditional correspondence courses & include Food Plant Pest
Management; Turfgrass Pest Management; Intermediate & Advanced-Level Urban &
Industrial Integrated Pest Management; & Termites and Other Wood-Destroying
Pests. For more information, go to their website. Purdue is also developing a
“for-credit” online version of their Introduction to Forensic Science course
for 2008. 

• Texas A&M
  University

Offers undergraduate & graduate-level
coursework at a distance for degree- & non-degree-seeking students
interested in careers in agriculture & related businesses involving IPM. 

•    University of
  Florida

Offers many individual courses &
15-credit certificates at the undergraduate & graduate level, as well as an
online Master of Science degree (non-thesis) with concentrations in Entomology,
Medical Entomology, Landscape Pest Management, & Urban Pest Management. 

•     The University of
  Maryland at College Park

Offers an online Master of Professional
Studies in Applied Entomology as well as graduate certificates in
beekeeping, integrated pest management, organic & sustainable agriculture, &
urban agriculture. 

• University of
  Minnesota

Offers a number of online integrated
pest management-related courses. 

• University of
  Nebraska – Lincoln

Offers a full-curriculum distance M.S.
degree in entomology. The distance option emphasizes Study work in entomology & flexibility in
non-entomological training specific to individual student needs &
interests.