Overview

Students who undertake graduate studies in Biological Systems Engineering at University of Wisconsin Madison normally have as their goal a better understanding of the current theories, principles, issues, and problems in biological systems. They desire to learn how knowledge is generated, how it is critically evaluated, and how solutions to problems are generated and applied. Graduate studies improve the ability of students 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 in different specializations such as biological systems, environmental quality and natural resource engineering, waste management, food and bioprocess engineering, nanotechnology and biosensing, machinery systems, bio-resources and bio-refining, and agricultural safety and health.

Graduate research assistantships, project assistantships, and fellowships are available on a highly competitive basis.

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Articulates, critiques, or elaborates the theories, research methods, and approaches to inquiry or schools of practice in the field of study.
Identifies sources and assembles evidence pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of study.
Demonstrates understanding of the primary field of study in a historical, social, or global context.
Selects and/or utilizes the most appropriate methodologies and practices.
Evaluates or synthesizes information pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of study.
Recognizes and applies principles of ethical and professional conduct.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering for Biological Systems
Computer Aided Design
Career Management for Engineers
Quantitative Techniques for Biological Systems
Graduate Research Seminar
Biology in Engineering Seminar

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

The department requires that students have a strong engineering background for admission to its graduate program
Most applicants have a bachelor of science degree from an ABET/EAC–accredited engineering program or an engineering undergraduate degree from an international institution. Applicants who do not have a bachelor of science degree from an ABET/EAC–accredited engineering program may be admitted with a stipulation that they complete supplemental work
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12404 USD / year

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Minnesota Resident: $20,714

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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