About the course

Graduate work in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering leads to Master of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences degrees. The PhD in Biological Sciences with a specialization in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering shares a common core with several other departments. The core requirements are defined in this catalog in the Biological Sciences (Ph.D.) section. Additional classes are selected by the individual with the approval of the committee.

　　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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 7 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for South Dakota State University

A student who has obtained the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree and is planning on pursuing education beyond the Bachelor's degree at the Master's or Doctorate level should apply as a graduate student. (Previous degree students who wish to add an additional undergraduate major should apply as a transfer student.). 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). TOEFL: Score of 550 paper-based, 79 Internet-based. IELTS: 5.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at South Dakota State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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