Undergraduate Studies
The principal objective of the Biosystems Engineering program is to educate and prepare students for a wide range of engineering endeavors involving biological entities. Two main areas are supported: engineering for management of natural resources and the environment and engineering for production of value-added products from bioprocessing technologies.
Biosystems engineers work at the interface between engineering and life sciences and must be knowledgeable in both disciplines. Biosystems Engineering students should achieve familiarity with both biosystems concentrations, experience an interdisciplinary education, and develop a career goal of professional recognition and licensure.
Students are urged to complete a minor and participate in the Cooperative Education, Biosystems Engineering Intern, and/or Study Abroad Programs. Those interested in medical careers should consider graduate study and/or medical school.