MS Agricultural Systems Technology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Programme overview

The Department of Biological Systems Engineering offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science in agricultural systems technology Graduate study may be directed toward agricultural power and machinery systems, animal waste management, animal well-being, biomedical engineering, bioprocessing, computer applications, control systems, decision support systems, environmental engineering, food process engineering, geographic information systems, global positioning…

Department: Biological Systems Engineering | Duration: 30-36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines) | Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

What you will study

Offered with Option A (thesis) and Option B (non-thesis) plans. Specializations: Animal Health, Welfare, and Precision Management, Ecological Engineering, Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management, Water Resources Planning and Management.

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Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: Minimum English proficiency: Internet TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5 GRE (optional) Personal Statement: Include a description of your 1) motivation and goals for pursuing a graduate degree; 2) relevant research and communication skills; 3) persistence or ability to overcome obstacles; and 4) examples of leadership and outreach. Also list any specific faculty members you are interested in working with. Three letters of recommendation Faculty: Applicants must be accepted by a faculty advisor to be admitted. Deadlines: For full financial consideration, students must apply by January 15 for Fall and Summer. Other deadlines are September 1 for Spring.

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.

Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 30-36 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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