About the course

The master of science degree in the bioproducts and biosystems science engineering and management (BBSEM) graduate program provides a strong foundation in the basic sciences, engineering, and management in support of the renewable bio-resources utilization, environmental quality, and national security, while improving our global competitiveness. The areas of specialization include bioproducts science and engineering, biosystems science and engineering, and bioproducts marketing and management. Bioproducts science and engineering specialization focuses on the fundamental science and engineering of the various manufacturing processes used in sustainable conversion of biomass into bio-based industrial and consumer products, and their effective end-use applications. Bioproducts include green materials, chemicals and energy derived from bio-resources, including biofuels, bioenergy, biocomposites, bio-based plastics, adhesives, pulp and paper, building materials, and more. Biosystems science and engineering specialization is designed for students who seek to develop a strong foundation in physical sciences and engineering principles, which are applied to important problems involving biological systems. Potential areas of interest include water and soil management and protection, livestock environment, food engineering and value-added processing, machinery systems design, grain quality, safety, health, and risk management, renewable energy systems, and waste management. Bioproducts marketing and management specialization is designed for graduate students who seek to build on a strong diverse background encompassing liberal arts, basic sciences, communications and product development, and marketing and management of bioproducts. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Minneapolis
Fall (October), 2024	Minneapolis
Spring (January), 2025	Minneapolis
Fall (October), 2025	Minneapolis
Spring (January), 2026	Minneapolis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or the physical or biological sciences, or a related field from a recognized U.S. or international university.

　　Performance level on previous academic work required for a degree of at least a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 grading scale)

　　TOEFL iBT - 79 total score (Writing subscore of 21 and Reading subscore of 19) (Test date within 2 years of program start)

　　IELTS - 6.5 total score (Writing subscore of 6.5 and Reading subscore of 6.5) (Test date within 2 years of program start)

　　Total Paper Based Test - 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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