Entomology
What is entomology?
Why entomology at OSU?
Career paths
Entomology involves everything from work in environmental issues, ecology, animal behavior, parasitology, insect-plant interactions to applications in biotechnology, molecular studies, forensics, and medical/veterinary entomology.
- Agri-chemical industry researcher
- Conservation technician
- Environmental consultant
- Epidemiologist
- Extension educator
- Forensic scientist
- Insect diagnostician
- Medical doctor
- Military entomologist
- Museum curator
- Pest control operator/owner
- Veterinarian
1of 16 universities
that offers a bachelor’s degree in entomology.
Highlights
Hands-on learning
Entomology students have access to Insect Adventure, one of the largest interactive
live arthropod exhibits in the country. You will have the opportunity to work at Insect
Adventure on public engagement or with faculty-guided research projects in forensics,
medical/veterinary sciences, molecular, ecology, conservation, stored products and
applied agriculture.
Fast fact
OSU is one of only 16 universities in the nation with an entomology program and has the second largest enrollment.
Real-world experience
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology offers hands-on opportunities, interactive learning, laboratory rotations and summer employment within the department, so you’ll be ready for nearly any entomological career, with practical experience. Graduates have gone on to successfully complete veterinary school, medical school, law school, graduate school, military service or have begun their own businesses.
Scholarships
Incoming entomology students receive a scholarship from the department. Based on academic progress and GPA, the scholarship renews each semester.
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