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Master of Biosystems Engineering Technology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's degree adding a technological engineering emphasis for natural-science graduates.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Biosystems Engineering Technology
- apply quantitative reasoning
- evaluate technical problems and communicate engineering solutions. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Engineering-industry roles with a technological emphasis
Curriculum
- Students with natural-science bachelor's degrees build skills in biothermodynamics
- biochemistry
- mechanical systems
- hydrology
- bioprocessing
- instrumentation and engineering design. The thesis track needs a research presentation and oral exam
- the project track is coursework with a written exam. Courses include engineering principles and mechatronic and robotic systems.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree equivalent to a US bachelor degree from a recognised institution. Non-US degrees need a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (3.3 with prior graduate work)
- US degrees 2.7 overall or 3.0 in the senior year. Programmes may require GRE or GMAT and set higher standards.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree equivalent to a US bachelor degree from a recognised or accredited institution, GRE or GMAT and departmental application may be required by the programme, International students on a student visa must pursue an on-campus degree programme (no non-degree admission)
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,462 - $54,267, $43,365 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Knoxville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Herbert College of Agriculture |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
153 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,462 - $54,267, $43,365 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, IELTS 6.5.