PhD Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The PhD in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering prepares students to solve problems at the intersection of engineering, biology and agriculture through advanced research and interdisciplinary training.

Faculty: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Department: Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering | Intake: Fall, Spring | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Areas include precision agriculture, renewable energy, water resources, environmental systems and food engineering.

Career pathways

Researchers, agricultural technology developers and university professors in academia, industry and government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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