Biosystems Engineering
Biosystems engineering is a science-based engineering discipline that integrates engineering science and design with applied biological, biochemical and environmental sciences. Biosystems engineers use engineering analysis and design to solve problems involving microorganisms, animals, humans and ecosystems. The biosystems engineering degree program is unique among engineering disciplines because it incorporates bioprocess, structural and mechanical design.
Graduate students in Biosystems Engineering find exciting research opportunities in the areas of water quality, bioprocessing, non-pointsource pollution, instrumentation and control, bioseparations, aquaculture, and machine design for biosystems engineering. Please visit the faculty and research pages for more information on the research areas.
The Department of Biosystems Engineering offers the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in biosystems engineering. The programs are nationally accredited by ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Students who receive the Bachelor of Science degree are eligible for licensing as professional engineers after gaining acceptable experience and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and the Principles and Practice of Engineering examinations.
Graduates in biosystems engineering are well equipped to use their expertise in engineering in many areas that affect our quality of life and environment. They have broad training in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biological sciences, as well as a sound background in the engineering sciences. Biosystems engineers are sought by industry and public service organizations primarily for their ability to apply engineering expertise to living systems and to the management of land and water resources.
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