MS Biological Engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

Biological Engineering is a science-based engineering discipline that integrates engineering and biological sciences in one curriculum. Biological engineers apply scientific and engineering principles to develop products, systems, and/or processes to improve human and animal health, bio-resource utilization, and environment protection. The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering offers both thesis and non-thesis based Master of Science (MS) degrees in Biological Engineering.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Biological Engineering | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

The MS thesis (MST) degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours (a minimum of 15 hours at 8000 level and above) beyond the baccalaureate degree. Two additional Biological Engineering 7000 or 8000 level courses (excluding Problems or Thesis Research) 6-9

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to meet two sets of minimum qualifications for admission: the requirements of the Biological Engineering degree program and the minimum requirements of the graduate faculty , enforced by the Graduate School. Please visit our degree program's graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines, eligibility and application process. Before official admission to the University of Missouri, your application materials will be reviewed by both the Graduate School and the degree program to which you've applied. For inquiries about the MS degrees in Biological Engineering, please visit the corresponding degree program's graduate admission page for detailed contact information. Fall Semester Priority Deadline - December 1 Fall Semester Deadline - March 15 Spring Semester Deadline - October 15 <h2

USD 22,143 for the whole programme (2026-27). Estimated total tuition for the online programme (30 credit hours at $738.10 per credit hour), as illustrated by Mizzou Online for 2026-27; the page states online students pay online tuition regardless of residency. Excludes application fee, textbooks, co Source

Graduate and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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