Master of Science in Biosystems Engineering

The department was established in 1891. In 2018 the Department name, along with the graduate program names, changed to Biosystems Engineering. Like similar departments at most Land Grant universities, this department is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Engineering. Biosystems engineers use engineering, math, and life science to design systems to manage soil and water resources, produce food, develop biological products, and manage and analyze large data sets. They work on projects involving the wise use of energy, materials, biochemicals, and recyclable wastes. They combine technical knowledge, computer techniques, and control systems for a deeper understanding of agriculture and biology -- knowledge which someday may be used to design life support systems for colonies on other planets. Students may specialize in water resource engineering or biological engineering.
The Biosystems Engineering Master of Science Degree program offers students the opportunity for study and research in many fields, including the following: Controlled Environment Agriculture, Water Resources, Biometry and Biosystems Informatics, Food, Bioproducts, and Renewable Energy The flexibility of the program allows students, in consultation with their advisors, to develop programs specifically suited to their needs.
Our vision: BE will be a world leader known for developing technologies and systems for the safe production of food, bioenergy, bioproducts, and biological information for sustainable use of arid and semi-arid environments. Students, constituents, and professionals will come from across the world to participate with our programs.

Candidates who wish to apply must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Must hold a B.S. Degree.
Meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirements:3.0
Candidates who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements applications will not be considered for review.
Upload 3 letters of recommendation
Applicants must upload unofficial pdf versions of all transcripts when submitting their application in our GradApp system.
International students must follow the Graduate College language test requirements.
Statement of purpose, including area of interest
School and/or class ranking, if available
Curriculum Vitae or resume

Other Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in an engineering program
If the student doesnt have a B.S. in an engineering program, then they may be required to complete courses to make up this deficiency while in their graduate program. Typically, courses we particularly want the students to complete statics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and differential equations. These courses would not be considered in the graduate program plan of work.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6