Agriculture and Life Sciences (MPS) at Cornell University

Programme overview

The master of professional studies (M.P.S.) in biological and environmental engineering is a one-year, course-based master’s degree program ideal for career-focused students interested in the thorough study of issues and advancements in the fields of life, social and environmental sciences, and agriculture. A hallmark of the M.P.S.

Faculty: Cornell Graduate School | Department: Biological and Environmental Engineering | Duration: 30 credits minimum | Intake: Fall | Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

All Graduate School requirements , including the English language proficiency requirement; Two letters of recommendation; Academic statement of purpose; Personal statement; Resume or CV; Unofficial copies of transcript(s) Application deadline: Fall: February 1; Spring: October 1

USD 48,414 a year (2026-27). Professional Degree Tier 2 tuition per year (M.H.A.; M.I.L.R.; M.L.A.; M.P.A.; M.P.H.; M.R.P.; M.F.S.; M.P.S. in CALS except Dyson, Human Ecology, ILR, Veterinary Medicine; M.S. Nutrition and Atmospheric Science); one rate for all students; tuition only, Source

Graduate fields set their own fall and spring admission deadlines; some fields (for example Communication PhD) admit for fall only.

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105 (non-refundable, waivers available). Each graduate field sets its own fall and spring deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/application-steps/apply-now/

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