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About the program
Master of Science in Entomology at Montana State University is a programme in insect science research.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Evaluate advanced concepts in Entomology
- Integrate foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Entomology
- And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.
Career outcomes
- Academia
- Government
- Non-profit
Curriculum
- Formal coursework plus independent research guided by an advisory committee
- In areas such as behavioural ecology
- Biodiversity
- Biological control
- Integrated pest management
- Pollination ecology
- Stored-product entomology and insect protein
- With opportunities in teaching
- Outreach and professional meetings.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least 3.0 on UM's scale in the last two years of study (many departments ask for 3.5)
- Exceptional honours bachelor's graduates may be considered. Supervisor arrangements and programme-specific requirements apply. English proficiency as for master's.
Accepted academic background
Master's degree or equivalent from a recognised university, Exceptional honours bachelor's graduates may be considered
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section
- PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each
- Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 61
- Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline. Applications open up to 16 months before the start date. Apply online and pay the 130 CAD international application fee. Upload unofficial transcripts
- request recommendation letters in the portal and add programme materials such as a CV
- statement of interest or writing sample. Track your status and accept the offer. Submit official documents
- apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds
- then register for courses.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $7,406 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Winnipeg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences |
| Department | Entomology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible full-time Manitoba master and PhD research students in qualifying fields may be nominated by their departments for competitive University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships. Awards can be CAD 20,000 a year for eligible master students or CAD 25,000 a year for eligible PhD students. Students of any citizenship may be eligible, But research-field, Academic and departmental nomination requirements apply, The university does not promise fully funded scholarships. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $7,406 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall, TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section, PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each, Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21), Duolingo PTE Academic 61, Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180.