Doctorate in Biosystems Engineering
Stillwater, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
02 May 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 28,430 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for Oklahoma residents | $38,770 for out-of-state | $41,258 for international
Introduction
The study of biosystems engineering merges engineering and agricultural science to improve quality of life while maintaining the environment and preserving natural resources.
The focus of biosystems engineering is to enhance the production and profitability of agricultural and biological products. Biosystems engineers work at the interface of biology and technology to address problems and opportunities related to food, water, energy and the environment-all of which are critical to the future.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Almost all doctoral students are supported by a graduate teaching or research assistantships which come with a tuition waiver and a minimum stipend of $2,300 per month. Many Masters students also receive graduate teaching or research assistantships. Students are responsible for university and college fees. If a non-resident student enrolls in 20 credit hours in a year, they will be responsible for approximately $6,800 in fees. Additional scholarships are also available in the college and individual schools.
Curriculum
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in biosystems engineering requires a minimum of 90 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, or a minimum of 60 credit hours beyond the master's degree in related discipline.
- A minimum of 60 credit hours (beyond MS degree)
- A minimum of 30 coursework credit hours comprised of:
- 28 in-residence graduate credit hours (maximum of 9 transfer hours with "B" or better)
- At least 9 credit hours of BAE graduate courses in the required course work credit hours.
- One credit hour of Teaching Practicum
- One credit hour of BAE Graduate Seminar
- One credit hour of Teaching Practicum
- One credit hour of BAE Graduate Seminar
- 30 research credit hours