About the course

The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering offers graduate study leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The program emphasizes solving engineering problems for agricultural production, food and biofuels processing, and environmental resources management. Advanced work may involve specialized training in the following areas: irrigation and drainage engineering, agricultural hydrology, soil and water resources management, livestock waste management, air quality, process engineering for food and biofuels, and other bioproducts, agricultural machine systems, precision agriculture, machine vision and intelligent sensors for biological systems, and post-harvest handling and storage of biomass feedstocks and other biological materials.

　　Student research and academic programs are tailored to individual student needs and interests. Interdisciplinary approaches to agricultural and biosystems engineering programs are fostered

　　The M.S. degree program requires completion of 30 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree as detailed below. A Plan of Study (PoS) is developed with the adviser by the end of the ?rst semester of work. An oral examination covering the research-based paper or thesis and the student's understanding and ability to apply the subject matter to the research is required. Students typically require two years to complete the M.S. degree.A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fargo
Fall (August), 2024	Fargo
Spring (January), 2025	Fargo
Fall (August), 2025	Fargo
Spring (January), 2026	Fargo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Dakota State University

The applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from an educational institution of recognized standing. At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program.

　　TOEFL ibT 79, Pbt: 550 , IELTS 6.5

　　

English language requirements

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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