Overview

Key facts

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering offers various programs designed to prepare students and engineering professionals for productive careers in the biological and agricultural engineering and technology professions.

The Master of Science in Biological Agriculture Engineering at North Carolina State University is a thesis based degree for those individuals who want to pursue an advanced research-oriented degree beyond the BS.

Our faculty are known for their personal attention to students. Faculty often involve and challenge students with research and extension problems and projects. The faculty promote student participation in professional development opportunities both on and off campus (conferences, symposiums and pre-professional and professional society programs).

Career opportunities

Agricultural and environmental technology graduates are typically employed in jobs that involve the application, implementation and management of engineering designs, conservation and utilization of:

natural resources

agricultural production systems

water and animal waste management

structures and environmental controls

agribusiness management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sensors and Controls
Instrumentation for Hydrologic Applications
Industrial Microbiology and Bioprocessing
Biomass to Renewable Energy Processes
Precision Agriculture Technology
GIS Applications in Precision Agriculture
Aerosol Science and Engineering
Agricultural Air Quality
Irrigation and Drainage

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

Biology Agriculture View 867 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three recommendation letters.
All academic transcripts (undergraduate or graduate programs).
English proficiency scores.
1-2 page personal statement.
Supplemental questionnaire.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34033 USD / year

≈ 34033 USD / year
Out-of-State

34033 USD / year

≈ 34033 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12735 USD / year

≈ 12735 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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