Biosystems Engineering, MS
Master's in Biosystems Engineering
Curriculum
The Master of Science in biosystems engineering may be earned one of two ways.
Thesis Option
The thesis option is 30 credit hours including six credit hours of research or creative component.
Non-Thesis Option
The non-thesis option is 32 credit hours including a maximum of three credit hours of research or creative component.
Research and Faculty
Admissions
If you have graduated with a B.S. in an engineering from an ABET accredited program (most in the USA), a GRE is not required. If you have graduated from a foreign university, GRE scores are not required, but are helpful in evaluating applicants.
There is no minimum GRE score. International students are required to take the TOEFL exam. Students with a B.S. degree from an ABET accredited biosystems or agricultural engineering program (most U.S. programs) are highly competitive for admission if their GPA is 3.0 or higher. Persons with a GPA less than 3.0 will be considered, particularly if they have two or more years of professional engineering experience.
To apply for the biosystems engineering master of science degree program in the OSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, submit an application for admission to the OSU Graduate College.
Cost and Assistance
Many students help finance graduate education through part-time, paid employment as a graduate assistant. As a graduate assistant, you can expand and apply your knowledge and skills under the supervision of faculty or staff.