About the course

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering offers courses of study leading to the Master of Science in biological and agricultural engineering, and the Doctor of Philosophy in biological and agricultural engineering. The department consists of 14 graduate faculty members, about 40 graduate students, and one adjunct graduate faculty member. Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy students may specialize in (1) environmental engineering, (2) bioprocess engineering, (3) machinery systems, and (4) natural resource engineering. Minimum degree requirements for Master of Science degrees are 30 semester hours of graduate credit, including a Master?s thesis of 6 semester hours based upon original research or a master?s report of 2 semester hours of research or problem work. Award of a doctorate requires successful completion of of 90 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate as well as completion of a major research study reported in a doctoral dissertation. Up to 30 semester hours from a Master of Science degree may be used towards completion of the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

　　The doctorate degree program is a research-oriented curriculum designed to prepare students for advanced research and university-level academic positions in biological and agricultural engineering. The program requires 60 credit hours beyond the master?s degree, including original research of sufficient quality and importance to merit publication in refereed journals. The minimum requirements for a Ph.D. degree are 90 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, including a Ph.D. dissertation of at least 30 semester hours based upon major, original research. Students who hold an M.S. degree may request transfer of up to 30 credit hours of that degree toward a Ph.D. degree. Award of a doctorate requires successful completion of the equivalent of at least three full years of full-time study beyond the baccalaureate. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Manhattan
Summer (May), 2024	Manhattan
Fall (August), 2024	Manhattan
Spring (January), 2025	Manhattan
Summer (May), 2025	Manhattan
Fall (August), 2025	Manhattan
Spring (January), 2026	Manhattan
Summer (May), 2026	Manhattan

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kansas State University

Official transcripts with English translations if the original documents are not in English

　　Diplomas for previous college degrees (BS and/or MS) with English translations if original documents are not in English

　　Resume

　　Statement of Objectives

　　TOEFL iBT - 79, TOEFL PBT - 550, IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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