Biological Engineering - MS

The MS program in Biological Engineering emphasizes design, building, and testing of new specialized bioreactors, biomedical biomaterials, bioplastics, biofuels, pharmaceuticals, biosensors, and bioinstrumentation. We develop engineered systems that protect public health from water, air, and soil contamination. The program includes specific courses in biochemical engineering, synthetic biological engineering, metabolic engineering, biophotonics, biofuels, tissue engineering, biomaterials engineering, and biosensors that provide students with new skills required by employers in industry, government national laboratories, medical and other research institutes, and universities.

The MS degree requires a thesis or project work in a specific area and prepares students for advanced study or advanced work in that area. The MS degree has two options.: Plan A, the student completes a thesis; Plan B, the student prepares a project report.

In order to be admitted to a graduate degree program at Utah State University, you must meet these minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field from accredited institution (If Bachelor’s degree is not in an Engineering field, please see info below concerning Make-up Courses for Non-engineering Students).

• 3.0 or higher GPA. Grade of C or higher on courses.

• Official transcripts with degree conferment for all institutes of higher education attended.

• Statement of Purpose.

• Three letters of recommendation.

• International Students – proof of English proficiency (please see Graduate Admissions Policy).

• GRE is no longer required.