Master of Science in Entomology

Introduction

Insects are interesting living organisms to understand as they have various factors responsible for producing health-related products and all. Many people have such an interest that they would never miss a chance of experiencing those closely and pursuing a career in this field can make it easy. However, some students lack in the decision-making process of the appropriate course. For those students aspiring a career in this field, may pursue the degree of Master of Science in Entomology also known as M.Sc in Entomology. It is a 2-year long postgraduation course in the field of insectology. The curriculum prepares the students for skills in conducting surveys, collecting samples, analysing and interpreting results. They even get to understand insects closely and monitor their habits which are fascinating for many students. The course consists of 4 semesters, 2 semesters each. The topics covered in this program include Insect Systematic, Insect Ecology, Biological Control, Insect of industrial Importance and relevant subjects.

The average annual fee charged by institutes in India for offering this course ranges between ₹5,000 - ₹2,00,000. After pursuing this course, the graduates get an opportunity to select from two. The options are to either study further or obtain a job. They can be employed in a forensic lab, healthcare and agricultural sectors, chemical and repellent manufacturing company, insect analysing organisation or a relevant field. The available positions for M.Sc in Entomology graduates are Pest Control Technician, Entomologist, Entomology Research Associate, and so on. They can expect an average annual salary ranging anywhere between ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 depending upon the job profile and skills they possess.

Eligibility

Candidates willing to pursue the course of M.Sc in Entomology from an institute have to prove their eligibility fulfilling requirements criteria. The list of requirements is prepared by institutes although most institutes follow the standard requirements criteria. Given below are the requirements asked in most institutes in India. 

• Candidates must have the graduation degree in either one of the topics Zoology, Botany, Life Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Agriculture Biotechnology or a relevant topic from a recognised institute. Most institutes prefer students with the degree of B.Sc in Entomology. 
• Candidates must have secured at least 50% in aggregate at the graduation level. Some institutes provide relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/OBC candidates which means they have to secure a score of 45% in aggregate. 
• Candidates who are in the final year of graduation can also get admission for this course. 

Subjects

M.Sc in Entomology is a 2-year long course where the examination is held in the semester-based system. This means that there are 4 semesters, 2 semesters each year. Each semester consists of 4 subjects each. The course prepares students for understanding various aspects of insects. The curriculum provides an advance level of study for subjects like Insect Morphology, Toxicology of Insecticides, Biological Control, Insect of Industrial Importance and related topics. The entire program is showcased in the table below.

Institutes

Many institutes in India offer the course of M.Sc in Entomology. The institutes comprise of two types which are privately administered and government-administered institutes. The primary difference both the types of institutes are the fee charged for the course and service they provide. Private institutes charge a high cost for offering this course and provide excellent services while government institutes charge a minimal fee and offer service accordingly. The average annual fee charged by institutes in India for offering this course ranges between ₹5,000 - ₹2,00,000. Some of the famous institutes in India offering this course are mentioned in the table below along with few details of them.

Future Prospects

M.Sc in Entomology provides a lot of job opportunities for the graduates. It is a course providing information on insects so people are employed in a forensic lab, healthcare and agricultural sectors, chemical and repellent manufacturing company or a relevant field. The posts available in such areas for M.Sc in Entomology graduates are Pest Control Technician, Entomologist, Entomology Research Associate, Associate Manager and so on at an average annual salary ranging anywhere between ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 depending upon the job profile and skills they possess.