Stillwater,
OK,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biosystems Engineering in Stillwater United States | Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
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Stillwater United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,890
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
Biosystems engineering combines engineering principles with agricultural sciences to enhance living standards while protecting ecosystems and conserving natural assets. This field aims to boost the efficiency and economic viability of agricultural and biological outputs. Professionals in biosystems engineering operate at the crossroads of biological systems and technological innovation, tackling challenges and creating solutions for essential sectors like food production, water management, energy sustainability, and environmental protection—all vital for our collective future.
To earn a Doctor of Philosophy in biosystems engineering, candidates must complete at least 90 credit hours post-bachelor's degree, or a minimum of 60 credit hours after obtaining a master's in a relevant field.
Required: 60 credit hours (following MS degree)
This includes 30 coursework credits consisting of:
28 graduate credits completed on-campus (up to 9 transfer credits accepted with minimum B grade)
Minimum 9 credits from BAE graduate-level courses within required coursework
1 Teaching Practicum credit
1 BAE Graduate Seminar credit
30 research credits
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An undergraduate degree in Biosystems Engineering or other Engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program
ABET Accredited Programs
Students with undergraduate degrees in disciplines or closelyrelated fields such as chemistry physics mathematics biological sciences agricultural sciences and environmental sciences are also invited to apply forBAE graduate program
Such applications are evaluated on an individual basis Additional credit hours of undergraduate courses such as engineering sciences may be required to take before a biosystems graduate plan of study is developed
Persons with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are generally automatically admitted
Persons with a grade point average less than 3.0 will be considered particularly if they have two or more years of professional engineering experience
Prior research experience and publication for a PhD application are preferred
TOEFL 79 internet-based 550 paper-based.
IELTS 6.5
ABET Accredited Programs
Students with undergraduate degrees in disciplines or closelyrelated fields such as chemistry physics mathematics biological sciences agricultural sciences and environmental sciences are also invited to apply forBAE graduate program
Such applications are evaluated on an individual basis Additional credit hours of undergraduate courses such as engineering sciences may be required to take before a biosystems graduate plan of study is developed
Persons with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are generally automatically admitted
Persons with a grade point average less than 3.0 will be considered particularly if they have two or more years of professional engineering experience
Prior research experience and publication for a PhD application are preferred
TOEFL 79 internet-based 550 paper-based.
IELTS 6.5
Tuition
USD
17,890