Program Overview

Master's Degree (MS) in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Overview

A master's degree in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering is ideal for individuals passionate about integrating engineering principles with biological systems to address challenges in agriculture, environmental sustainability, and food production. This program is also valuable for those pursuing careers as environmental engineers, precision agriculture specialists, or bioprocessing engineers, where expertise in sustainable design, resource management, and innovative technologies is essential for advancing agricultural and environmental solutions.

Program Overview

Biosystems engineers are trained in biological, environmental, and engineering sciences and challenged to improve the sustainability of production systems, decrease or eliminate environmental hazards, and preserve natural resources. Biosystems engineers devise practical, efficient solutions for producing, storing, transporting, processing, and packaging biological and agricultural products. They solve problems related to systems, processes, and machines that interact with humans, plants, animals, microorganisms, and biological materials. They also develop solutions for responsible, alternative uses of biological products, byproducts, and wastes and of our natural resources soil, water, air, and energy.

Program Details

• Offered by: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
• Credit Hours: 48
• Credential: MS
• Tuition / Credit Hour:
  • Resident: $825.50
  • Non-Resident: $2,060.50

Admission Requirements

Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed, those will also apply.

Application Requirements

Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed, those will also apply.

Application Deadlines

Domestic

• Fall: 07/24/2026
• Spring: 12/12/2025

International

• Fall: 04/15/2026
• Spring: 09/15/2025

Related Programs

• MS in Science Translation & Outreach
• MA in Applied Environmental and Sustainability Studies
• MS in Agricultural Economics
• MS in Veterinary Science

Program Structure

Degree requirements, course descriptions, and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog. The program focuses on providing students with a comprehensive understanding of biosystems and agricultural engineering, preparing them for careers in environmental sustainability, food production, and agricultural engineering.

Financial Assistance

As a graduate student, there are additional opportunities for student funding. Once admitted into a degree-bearing graduate program, students can apply for a wide variety of financial assistance, including assistantships and fellowships. These opportunities can be tied to the program’s availability, so students should inquire with their program director about opportunities available within their program.