Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Biosystems Engineering (Doctoral)

Overview

The Ph.D. program in Biosystems Engineering is ideal for those who would like to perform timely research and develop technologies related to the safe production of food, bioenergy, bioproducts and biological information, as well as the sustainable use of arid and semiarid environments. You will be trained in areas such as bioproducts; biosensors; controlled environment and precision agriculture; mechanization and automation; sensors and controls; renewable energy; and irrigation and water resources. Ph.D. students are required to complete a minor and develop a dissertation. Earning this doctorate opens you up to an exciting career in sectors where technology and engineering intersect with biological systems.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Engineering & Technology
• Environment & Sustainability
• Agricultural Sciences
• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Computer & Information Science

Minimum Credit Units

• 54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 25%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 3.001 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 60%
• Enrollment % Female: 40%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 20%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Departments / Academic Units

• College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci
• College of Engineering

Degree

• Doctor of Philosophy

Program Coordinator

• Dava Jondall

Director of Graduate Studies

• Kamel Didan