University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Biological Engineering in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
39,626
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This program equips students for careers that apply engineering concepts to agricultural and biological systems, processing technologies, and the preservation of land and water resources. The curriculum combines foundational mathematics, physics, and engineering coursework with specialized studies in biological and agricultural sciences. Students explore diverse aspects of biological engineering, such as designing machinery for agricultural and biological processing, postharvest operations, natural resource management, biological systems, food technology, and environmental structures. Participants must choose between the Agricultural Engineering, Food and Biological Processing Engineering, or Natural Resources Engineering specialization.
Engineering design principles are woven into the junior-year coursework through practical problem-solving exercises mirroring real-world challenges in agricultural and biological engineering. The senior year features an intensive, year-long design project that highlights how biological engineers must not only create innovative technical solutions but also consider the societal and ethical impacts of their work.
Graduates pursue careers in design, development, and research roles involving biological systems, equipment innovation, resource management, material handling, bioproduct development, and agricultural infrastructure. Opportunities exist across industries, consulting firms, and government agencies both domestically and internationally. Professionals in this field address engineering challenges related to food production, biological material processing, and environmental sustainability while maintaining ecological balance.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
The majority of Penn State’s applications come from traditional, first-year students. The following types of students are considered first-year applicants (or freshman applicants, as some refer to them): Current high school student in his or her senior year; Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework; Student who has attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State; Current high school student who may have enrolled in another institution(s) before graduating from high school (dual enrollment); Student who may have attended Penn State on a nondegree basis.
English Language Proficiency
The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement: TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the old paper exam and a minimum of 20 in each section of the new paper exam (code #2660); IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.
Tuition
USD
39,626