Program Overview

Master of Science in Biosystems Engineering (Master's)

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Yuma

Areas of Interest

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

Minimum Credit Units

• 30 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.

Overview

The Biosystems Engineering Master of Science offers you the opportunity to pursue cutting-edge research in fields including controlled environment agriculture; water resources; biometry and biosystems informatics; and food, bioproducts and renewable energy. You will work with your advisor to develop a program of study specifically suited to your research and career interests. M.S. students can choose thesis or non-thesis options. An Accelerated Master's program is also offered, which allows you to earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees in as few as five years. You will be prepared to tackle quality-of-life challenges and create resiliency among society, the environment and the economy.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

• Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• 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.)
• 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.)
• 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: 62.5%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 1.6825 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 57.14%
• Enrollment % Female: 42.86%
• Enrollment % International: 14.29%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 28.57%

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

• Master of Science