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Bachelor of Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems

Bozeman, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems at Montana State University is a programme in sustainable crop, Food and bioenergy systems.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems
Strengthen skills in health and life sciences
Evidence-based practice
Communication and ethical decision-making
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Community nutrition
Public health
Food and nutrition policy
Food enterprise
Community supported agriculture
Non-profits
Crop production

Curriculum

Four-year
120-credit degree. A six-course core on sustainable food and bioenergy systems plus option courses in ecology
Plant physiology
Cropping systems
Pest management
Ethnobotany
Nutrition and society
With two internships (market garden and a career-field mentor) and a senior thesis or capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

Freshman: secondary school transcript
Minimum GPA 2.5/4.0
Transfer: transcripts of all college coursework
Minimum 2.0/4.0
Proof of English proficiency
SAT/ACT optional.. Entry grade detail: Freshman 2.5/4.0 minimum
Transfer 2.0/4.0 (Quick Facts page)
ACT/SAT optional.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent (freshman), Transcripts of all post-secondary coursework (transfer, 12+ college credits).

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4
TOEFL PBT 525
PTE Academic 51
Duolingo 110
Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the requirements and deadlines: Fall July 1
Spring November 15
Summer March 15. Apply online and pay the 38 USD fee. Upload the high school transcript (all college transcripts for transfer) and proof of English proficiency. SAT/ACT optional. Receive the admission packet with acceptance letter and I-20
apply for the F-1 visa. Attend the in-person international orientation on arrival and carry health insurance.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$34,586 USD
Application fee	$38 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Bozeman
Faculty or school	College of Agriculture
Department	Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Montana State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.