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The BBSEM graduate program's PhD equips students with a robust grounding in fundamental sciences, engineering principles, and management strategies to advance renewable bio-resource utilization, environmental sustainability, and national security while enhancing global competitiveness. Specialization tracks include bioproducts science and engineering, biosystems science and engineering, and bioproducts marketing and management. The bioproducts science and engineering track delves into the scientific and engineering foundations of sustainable biomass conversion processes for creating industrial and consumer bio-based products, covering green materials, biofuels, biocomposites, bioplastics, adhesives, and more. The biosystems science and engineering specialization prepares students to apply physical sciences and engineering concepts to biological system challenges, including water/soil conservation, food processing, machinery design, renewable energy systems, and waste management. The bioproducts marketing and management track caters to students aiming to combine liberal arts, scientific knowledge, communication skills, and business expertise for bioproduct commercialization and leadership.
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.20.
Students seeking the PhD should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, the physical or biological sciences, or a related field from a recognized U.S. or international university.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT – Total Score: 79; Writing Subscore: 21; Reading Subscore: 19; IELTS Academic – Total Score: 6.5; Writing Subscore: 6.5; Reading Subscore: 6.5; Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – Total Score: 59; Writing Subscore: 59; Reading Subscore: 59; Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced – Total Score: 180; Writing Subscore: 180; Reading Subscore: 180.