If a student's objective is to pursue a PhD degree and/or research-oriented career, they are strongly encouraged to select the Thesis pathway. Courses taken to satisfy admission requirements do not fulfill the minimum degree requirements.
Pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.
All courses for the "Biological Systems Engineering Graduate Instruction and Research Committee approved Science and Engineering Credits" requirement should be selected in consultation with your advisor to create a cohesive program of study.
Pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.
Please consult the table below for key information about this degree program’s admissions requirements. The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program’s website.
Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online .
All STEM-background applicants are invited to apply. The Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) Department stipulates that applicants should have a BS degree or MS degree in engineering. Applicants who have a BS or MS degree in a field other than engineering may be eligible for admission if they have completed the following basic engineering coursework. Individuals who do not hold these qualifications at the time of admission will be required to complete any remaining coursework from the following list during their graduate program of study as supplemental coursework. This supplemental coursework is not eligible to fulfill program requirements.