Students in entomology programs learn about the natural history of insects, including their physiology, evolution and behavior. Classes explores the intricate relationship between insects and their environments, including their effect on humans in both public health and agriculture.

The PhD is a doctoral degree, specifically called a "doctor of philosophy" degree. This is misleading because PhD holders are not necessarily philosophers (unless they earned their degree in philosophy!). That said, PhD recipients are able to engage in thought experiments, reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways.