Biosystems Engineering (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona Global

International students can study the Biosystems Engineering (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona Global on the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 22, 2027.

About Biosystems Engineering (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program

The Biosystems Engineering Department Accelerated Master of Science Degree program offers students the opportunity for study and research in many fields, including the following: Controlled Environment Agriculture; Water Resources; Biometry and Biosystems Informatics; Food, Bioproducts, and Renewable Energy. The flexibility of the program allows students, in consultation with their advisors, to develop programs suited to their needs.

Through the Biosystems Engineering Accelerated Masters Program (BEMSAMP), BEBS majors can leverage their undergraduate work in Biosystems Engineering into a graduate degree through the investment of one additional year of coursework. During the BEBS student's senior year, the student may complete up to 12 units of graduate-level coursework which will be applied to the BEBS degree and the BEMSAMP degree. AMP students must complete the BEMS graduate application in their final semester in the BEBSAMP program, the student's BEMS graduate application will be processed as soon as the student's BEBS degree is confered.Spring Graduates may elect to start their BEMS program in the Summer or Fall terms, students must notify BE Department Professional Advisor prior to completing BEMS application.

Students who choose this option must meet the University 3.3 GPA requirements. The BEBS students, who wish to apply to this program, must receive permission from the Department Professional Advisor.

Disciplines

College of Engineering

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Biosystems Engineering (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Candidates who wish to apply must meet the following eligibility requirements:

UA majors in the UA Biosystems Engineering B.S. program
Meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirements of 3.3
- Candidates who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements applications will not be considered for review.
Complete the GRE Exam before starting the BEMS program.
Upload 3 letters of recommendation
Applicants must upload unofficial pdf versions of all transcripts when submitting their application in our GradApp system.
International students must follow the Graduate College language test requirements.

Standardized Tests

Required test(s):

GRE:

Candidates must complete the GRE test before the start of the BEMS program.

International Language test:

International candidates must meet the UA Graduate College Requirements International Student for admittance:https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants. TOEFL scores: Internet Based 79; Computer Based 213, Paper Based 550

ALL Candidates are required to send test scores to the University of Arizona Graduate College institutional code 4832. https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/admin/test-scores

Funding Opportunities

Please note that 1) the Department is not able to provide a guarantee of funding and 2) the International College requires that all international students provide a Financial Guarantee (see the Proof of Financial Resources located on http://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements/international-students).

Graduate Tuition scholarships and Fellowships sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the University of Arizona Graduate College and the Department of Biosystems Engineering may be available on a competitive basis.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for institutional funding offered through the UA Graduate College, including Graduate Access Fellowships, UA/SIGP Fellowships, and NASA Scholarships. Domestic students should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Loans, FAFSA, to qualify for institutional funding http://fafsa.gov/. Detailed information on UA financial aid may be found at http://grad.arizona.edu/financial-resources.

Admissions Deadlines

UA BEBS Domestic Applicants:

Fall:April 30
Spring: October 1
Candidates seeking funding should apply before the recommended deadlines

UA BEBS International Applicants:

Fall: April 30
Spring: October 1
Candidates seeking funding or Visa Extention, should apply before the recommended deadlines.

Deadlines may be extended for candidates who are currently attending The University of Arizona, or Alumni of The University of Arizona. The University of Arizona alumni and current UA students need to contact Dava Jondall at [email protected] to request permission to extend the application deadline.

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 0117, 0119, 0102, 0103, 0107, 0122, 0112, 0114, 0199, 0224, 0226, 0205, 0206, 0212, 0308, 0409, 0405, 0502, 0605, 0631, 0705, 1004, 1001, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1107, 1109, 1199, 1301, 1399, 1501, 1502, 1602, 1615, 1616, 1612, 1699

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Biosystems Engineering (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Biosystems Engineering (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Biosystems Engineering (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson