Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biosystems Engineering

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Bio-systems engineering is designed to prepare graduates for advanced careers that require demonstrated research skills and comprehensive knowledge of the discipline. The program is suitable only for those students who have shown outstanding ability and potential in the field, either by high quality work in a Master of Science degree or by exceptional achievement in a Bachelor of Science degree and additional technical and professional accomplishments. During teaching and training experiences, the student is expected to demonstrate in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and skills essential to the dissemination of that knowledge. Additionally, the student must be able to plan, conduct, manage, and publish independent, original research via the dissertation and peer-reviewed manuscripts. To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree program in bio-systems engineering, an applicant must take the Graduate Record Examination General Test and have the scores sent to the department. A student who is admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy degree program without a Master of Science degree in engineering may be required to complete collateral courses, in addition to the courses that are required for the doctoral degree. If collateral courses are required, they will be specified on the admission form. Bio-systems Engineering 490 and 890 may not be used to satisfy collateral course requirements. The student must complete a minimum of 24 credits in Bio-systems engineering; complete a minimum of 38 additional credits beyond the bachelor's degree.