Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Biosystems Engineering is the highest degree offered by the department. Students work with a faculty advisor to formulate and complete an original research project and doctoral thesis. A minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework is required, covering topics such as environment, food engineering, instrumentation, and soil and water. The program consists of coursework and a substantial research component, culminating in a comprehensive thesis that constitutes a distinct contribution to knowledge in the field.