Program Information
Degrees Offered:
Ph.D., M.Eng.
M.Sc.
Format:
Campus
Program Description:
The graduate programs in the Department of Biosystems Engineering focus on applications of engineering in biological systems. The M.Sc. is a research degree consisting of coursework and a thesis based on original research conducted by the student. The M.Eng. is a course-based degree consisting of coursework and an engineering project.
These programs place a strong emphasis on assisting graduate students to gain a broad range of skills and experience in conducting interdisciplinary research, in understanding the interrelationships among physical and biological factors, and in written and oral communication.
Fields of Research include:
Environmental Engineering
Bio-Processing
Post-harvest Preservation of Grains
Power and Machinery
Light-Frame Structures
Bio-environment
Graduates have obtained jobs throughout the world in industry, government, research, education, consulting, and self-employment. The range of their work includes: farm equipment design, structural design, environmental engineering, nuclear-engineering research and management, bioprocessing (pharmaceutical and food), and biomedical engineering.
Accreditation:
no accreditation exists for this program
