Overview

Three things make this Biosystems Engineering program from University of Tennessee Knoxville unique, both among all UT engineering programs and other similar programs at other universities.

Program breadth: You will develop a very broad range of skills that will allow you to be successful in almost any field of engineering. That breadth is one of the primary program strengths cited by our graduates, and is reflected in the tremendous range of areas in which they are successfully working.
Emphasis on design: This emphasis is seen throughout the program but is strongest in the senior design sequence. This sequence extends over two semesters and takes a design from the initial problem statement through building and testing a prototype.
Application of engineering principles to complex biological systems: These complex systems require engineering application that is as much art as science, requiring true innovation and creativity.

You’ll never be just a number. We ensure that our students have access to our faculty for academic counseling and assistance with coursework. Graduating students consistently rank our outstanding, caring faculty as a departmental strength.

Key facts

In addition to receiving career and personal development advice, the academic advisor assists the student in the selection of both required and elective classes and helps design a program geared to the student’s needs and career objectives. The student-advisor relationship provides an avenue for the student to become familiar with faculty and departmental activities, and to discover opportunities for internships and permanent employment.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

General Chemistry

Computer Methods in Engineering Problem Solving

English Composition

Design Apprenticeship

Biochemistry for Engineers

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00 , National

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First-Year Admission Deadlines - Early Action spring - December 15

Language

English

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Credits

129 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Biology Biotechnology View 2522 other Bachelors in Biology 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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General requirements

Required

Submit your Application for Admission
Pay the $75 Application Fee
Upload Secondary School Transcripts, Diplomas, Certificates, or Examination Results
Submit Proof of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

33256 USD / year

≈ 33256 USD / year
Out-of-State

33256 USD / year

≈ 33256 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13812 USD / year

≈ 13812 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Campus Location

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