Overview

You will focus on biological, renewable, natural resources, and systems to address our growing global need for clean energy, water, air, green materials, and safe and secure food.

Closely aligned with employer demand, this accredited program offers excellent career opportunities in industry, government agencies, corporations, and consulting firms.

Careers

Process or project engineer

Environmental engineer

Food engineer

Ecological engineer

Bioprocessing engineer

Product development engineer

Research engineer

Water resources engineer

Consulting engineer

What will I study?

The curriculum of the Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering program of the University of Minnesota integrates engineering, biology, and chemistry in a variety of applications. You may specialize in one of three areas:

Bioproducts engineering—Design and develop sustainable processes and products, including renewable and clean energy, renewable materials, and biochemicals

Environmental and ecological engineering—Explore, develop, and implement effective systems and sound solutions to address human impact on our natural environment

Food engineering—Create processes and systems to address the world’s growing need for food security, food safety, and healthy lives

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanics and Structural Design

Computer Applications in Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering

General Biology

Organic Chemistry

CSE Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis

Engineering Design

Transport in Biological Processes

Engineering Principles of Molecular and Cellular Processes

Chemistry of Biomass and Biomass Conversion to Fuels and Products

Global Perspectives, Historical Perspectives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

125 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biology Biotechnology View 193 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41512 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18626 USD / year

≈ 18626 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

What will I study?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Minneapolis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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