Biosystems Engineering — MS
The MS (thesis option) in Biosystems Engineering requires a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of graduate course work that includes up to 6 credit hours of thesis research. After completion of research, candidates for the MS thesis option must successfully defend the thesis. The specific requirements for the MS (thesis option) are:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSEN 7990 | Research and Thesis | 6 |
| BSEN 6250 | Deterministic Modeling for Biosystems | 3 |
| BSEN 7950 | Seminar | 1 |
| Select 6 Credits of Other BSEN Courses (@6000-8999) * | 6 | |
| Select 6 Credits of Other Engineering Courses (@ 6000-8999) * | 6 | |
| Select 3 Credits of Statistics or Other Related Courses (@6000-8999) * | 3 | |
| Select 5 Credits of Other Courses (@ 6000-8999) * | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Specific courses are approved by student advisory committee. BSEN 7990 should be minimum of four credit hours and not more than 6 credit hours.
The MS (non-thesis option) in Biosystems Engineering is offered to those that desire in-depth knowledge in Biosystems Engineering typically needed for non-academic engineering careers. A minimum of 30 semester credit hours of graduate course work is required for this option.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biosystems Engineering Non-Thesis (MS) | ||
| BSEN 6250 | Deterministic Modeling for Biosystems | 3 |
| BSEN 7950 | Seminar | 1 |
| Select 9 credits of other BSEN courses (@6000-8999) * | 9 | |
| Select 6 Credits of Other Engineering Courses (@ 6000-8999) * | 6 | |
| Select 3 Credits of Statistics or other related courses (@6000-8999) * | 3 | |
| Select 8 Credits of other Courses (@6000-8999) * | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Specific courses are approved by BSEN Graduate Program Coordinator.
The department also offers an accelerated bachelors/masters (ABM) program in Biosystems Engineering. Interested students should contact the department.