Auburn University - College of Engineering
Master of Science – Biosystems Engineering - Residential
Auburn, USA
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Why this degree?
This degree produces graduates who are able to identify, formulate, analyze and solve complex biosystems engineering problems by using appropriate tools and techniques, including independent research, and who can effectively communicate to technical and non-technical audiences. Graduates are prepared for employment in national laboratories, industry, and universities, and are able to design, develop, regulate, research, and manage the systems and technologies needed to produce, transport, store and use natural resources to meet humanity’s most fundamental needs such as safe and abundant food, clean water, fiber, and renewable sources of fuel; and bio-based life-enhancing and life-saving products.
What can you expect?
Students will be able to specialize in the following areas: metabolic engineering, precision agriculture, off-highway vehicle engineering, food and process engineering, biological engineering, biomass and biofuel products, and ecological engineering. More information about the degree program can be obtained from the graduate program coordinator, Sushil Adhikari, or the department head, Oladiran Fasina.
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You are eligible to apply if
You have an undergraduate degree in engineering or other science fields. However, additional coursework may be required to obtain an understanding of the unique nature of the biosystems engineering discipline, and an appreciation of the challenges associated with applying engineering principles and practices to biological systems. In general, applicants with an undergraduate degree in a science field should expect to complete a set of foundation engineering courses which are determined by biosystems engineering faculty.
To complete the program you must pursue and complete a thesis or a non-thesis option.
The MS (thesis option) in Biosystems Engineering requires a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of graduate course work that includes up to 6 credit hours of thesis research. After completion of research, candidates for the MS thesis option must successfully defend the thesis. The specific requirements for the MS (thesis option) are:
- BSEN 7990 Research and Thesis
- BSEN 6250 Deterministic Modeling for Biosystems
- BSEN 7950 Seminar
- Select 6 Credits of Other BSEN Courses (@6000-8999)*
- Select 6 Credits of Other Engineering Courses (@ 6000-8999)*
- Select 3 Credits of Statistics or Other Related Courses (@6000-8999)*
- Select 5 Credits of Other Courses (@ 6000-8999)*
*Specific courses are approved by the student advisory committee. BSEN 7990 should be a minimum of four credit hours and not more than 6 credit hours.
The MS (non-thesis option) in Biosystems Engineering is offered to those that desire in-depth knowledge in Biosystems Engineering typically needed for non-academic engineering careers. A minimum of 30 semester credit hours of graduate course work is required for this option.
- BSEN 6250 Deterministic Modeling for Biosystems
- BSEN 7950 Seminar
- Select 9 credits of other BSEN courses (@6000-8999)*
- Select 6 Credits of Other Engineering Courses (@ 6000-8999)*
- Select 3 Credits of Statistics or other related courses (@6000-8999)*
- Select 8 Credits of other Courses (@6000-8999)*
*Specific courses are approved by the BSEN Graduate Program Coordinator.
The department also offers an accelerated bachelor's/master's (ABM) program in Biosystems Engineering. Interested students should contact the department.