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The Master of Science program in Biological and Agricultural Engineering fosters innovative research and discovery. Students can choose between thesis and non-thesis tracks, with specialization areas covering environmental resources, food engineering, bioprocess technology, biomaterials, energy systems, systems analysis, and agricultural processing.
The thesis track emphasizes rigorous research training, requiring candidates to design, execute, and interpret an original research study, culminating in a scientifically valid thesis document.
The non-thesis alternative focuses on advanced coursework without mandating a final examination or research report.
You are an international graduate applicant if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency)
AND
you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas
AND
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score), or
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test), or
GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval), or
GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (subject to departmental approval), or
Acquiring alternative verification during the admission process from the Graduate and Professional School via a departmental request.