Overview

About the Program

The areas of specialization in the Bioproducts and Biosystems Science, Engineering and Management program of the University of Minnesota 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.

Programme Structure

You will have research opportunities in many areas and can specialize your research in topics such as renewable energy, biomaterials, food safety and security, land and water resources, precision agriculture, and much more.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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)

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Tuition Fee

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International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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