Program Overview

Biosystems Engineering (MEng)

The Master of Engineering in Biosystems Engineering is a course-based program that focuses on the applications of engineering in biological systems. This includes agricultural engineering, biomedical engineering, bioresource engineering, and environmental engineering.

Program Details

• The MEng degree is intended for individuals desiring an advanced degree with an emphasis on the practice of engineering.
• It requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework.
• The program does not require the completion of thesis-oriented research.
• Expected duration: 1+ years.

Faculty

• Price Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
• Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Degree

• Master of Engineering (MEng)

Extra and Co-Curricular Opportunities

• The MEng program offers opportunities for students to participate in industrial engagement through site visits, guest speakers, workshops, and seminars throughout the program.
• Students also have many opportunities for participation in student groups, teams, and student leadership.

Work While Studying

• The Master of Engineering program allows for the completion of a graduate degree within 12 months, limiting career interruptions.
• Some students will take time away from full-time work while in the program, but some complete with minimal time away from their employer.

Program Customization

• The program provides extensive flexibility in course selection and specialization, allowing students to truly customize their learning experience to get the most out of their MEng degree.

Community-Minded Learning Environment

• Small classroom sizes allow students an intimate learning environment that fosters strong relationships with faculty and peers, so students get the most out of their studies with the support of a community-minded learning environment.

Program Details

Expected Duration

• 12-18 months

Tuition and Fees

• Program fees are assessed in the first two terms of study, followed by a continuing fee in the third and any subsequent terms.

Description

• The Master of Engineering degree is suitable for engineers who have worked in the industry and are returning to school to upgrade their education or strengthen their knowledge in a specific area.
• The program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework.
• There is no thesis requirement.

Sample Course Offerings

• BIOE 7040: Fluid Mechanics of Unsaturated Porous Solids
• BIOE 7140: Advanced Irrigation and Drainage
• BIOE 7180: Bioprocessing
• BIOE 7200: Bulk Solids Storage and Handling
• BIOE 7210: Numerical Modelling of Biosystems
• BIOE 7220: Advanced Machine Design Analysis for Biosystems
• BIOE 7230: Advanced Topics on Light-Frame Buildings
• BIOE 7250: Mechanical Behavior of Biological Materials
• BIOE 7300: Food Process Engineering
• BIOE 7320: Membrane Processes for Water and Waste Treatment
• BIOE 7350: Bioresource Engineering and Sustainability
• BIOE 7370: Engineering Properties of Fibres for Industrial Uses

Admission Requirements

• To qualify for the Master of Engineering in Biosystems Engineering program, you must normally have a minimum of a four-year bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• In exceptional cases, this requirement may be waived by the department for applicants with an undergraduate degree in a related area.
• Meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
• All applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Application Deadlines

• The biosystems engineering MEng program accepts applications once per year for Fall admission.
• Applications are submitted online and must include:
  • Application fee (non-refundable)
  • Uploaded copies of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if required

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Engineering Research

• Learn about the key areas of research in the Department of Biosystems Engineering and across the Price Faculty of Engineering.

Tuition and Fees

• Learn about tuition and fee requirements for graduate studies.

Scholarships and Awards

• Engineering graduate students are eligible for department- and faculty-specific as well as university-wide funding opportunities.

Academic Calendar

• Explore program requirements and detailed descriptions for required and elective courses throughout the biosystems engineering graduate programs.

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