Biological Sciences - Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering

University of Arkansas

United States of America, Fayetteville

University Rank:#1001

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 29,704 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

Biological Sciences - Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering

About

The Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with a specialization in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering shares a common core with several other departments. Students who undertake graduate studies in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering normally have as their goal a better understanding of the current theories, principles, issues, and problems in agricultural and biological systems. Graduate studies improve the student's ability to think critically and creatively, and to synthesize, analyze, and integrate ideas for decision-making and problem solving.

The department offers students an opportunity to undertake research and advanced study biological sciences with in relation to specialization areas such as food and biomaterial processing, physical properties of biological materials, natural resource engineering, structures, indoor environment, waste management and machine design.

Have an undergraduate/master degree in Agricultural Engineering or related engineering field
Want to conduct research in the field
Are a creative problem solver
Work well independently and as part of a team

Disciplines

Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States (This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU).
- If you are completing your bachelor's degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete evaluation. If you are accepted, a complete transcript and/or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official U.S. transcripts where a degree is earned (or will be earned), and official U.S. transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
A minimum TOEFL score of 71, TOEFL Essentials score of 7.5, IELTS score of 6 or Duolingo score of 100.
- SDSU accepts MyBest TOFEL scores.
- Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career

Agricultural and Biosystems engineer
Scientist in a national laboratory
Researcher in industrial research and development
Teacher or researcher at a university

Fee Information

Application Fee 35

How to Apply

Step 1
Complete the online application and pay application fee.

Step 2

Submit all required application materials including:

Transcript Evaluation
Transcripts
IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
Financial Documents
Proof of Immunity
Documents Required by Your Program of Interest

Step 3
The Graduate School will review your application file. When all required documents have been received, your application file will be sent to your program's department for review.

Step 4
The department will review your application file and provide an initial admission decision before sending it back to the Graduate School. The time frame for this step varies according to each department's review process. Allow for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.

Step 5
The Graduate School provides final review and admission decision. You will receive an e-mail notification of the admission decision.

Step 6
Upon acceptance, the International Student Affairs office will be the main point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding your visa, travel arrangements and other issues. Please note, SDSU is not authorized to issue I-20s for certificate level programs. International students must be in an on-campus, master's or doctoral level program to be issued an I-20.

Biological Sciences - Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering

University of Arkansas

United States of America, Fayetteville

Go to Official Website