PhD Biosystems Engineering at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Ph.D. program in Biosystems Engineering is ideal for those who would like to perform timely research and develop technologies related to the safe production of food, bioenergy, bioproducts and biological information, as well as the sustainable use of arid and semiarid environments. You will be trained in areas such as bioproducts; biosensors; controlled environment and precision agriculture; mechanization and automation; sensors and controls; renewable energy; and irrigation and water resources. Ph.D.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Duration: 6 years / 63 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

7.3.2 Minimum Course Requirements for BE PhD For a PhD in Biosystems Engineering, students must complete a minimum of 63 units, consisting of the following: 1 unit BE 597A (Effective 08-2020; for prior catalogs, can be substituted with 1 unit or BE 593 or Elective course) 1 unit of BE 597A 2 units of BE 501 3 units of STAT 571B 1 units of BE 596B (non-presenting) Continuous.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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