University of Georgia - College of Engineering
Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural EngineeringAthens, USA
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LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering focuses on advanced research in areas like sustainable agricultural practices, food safety, and environmental stewardship. This program includes coursework and provides training in both theoretical and practical aspects of biological and agricultural engineering, encouraging innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue diverse career paths, including roles in academia, research institutions, government agencies, and the private sector, focusing on areas such as agricultural technology, environmental consulting, and food innovation.
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Introduction
Program of Study
Minimum requirement – 72 credit hours (minimum of 32 credit hours course work; minimum of 40 credit hours research and dissertation)
Research and Dissertation (40 credit hours)
- A minimum of 37 hours of doctoral research (ENGR 9000) or Project-focused Doctoral Research (9010). Typically, students complete more than 37 credit hours with the approval of the Graduate Advisory Committee.
- 3 hours of Doctoral Dissertation (ENGR 9300) is required on the Plan of Study.
* Only 3 hours of Bioengineering Seminar or Graduate Seminar may apply on the Program of Study. Individual Programs or Schools may require students to enroll for additional semesters. Students are strongly encouraged to continue regular attendance of speaker series presentations even if not formally registered in the seminar.