MS Biological Systems Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Graduate work in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) leads to the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees. Graduates of the program help fill the need for highly educated engineers in industry, consulting firms, government agencies, and educational institutions. Students who undertake graduate studies in BSE normally have as their goal a better understanding of the current theories, principles, issues, and problems in biological systems.

Department: Biological Systems Engineering | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline February 1), Spring (deadline September 1), Summer (deadline November 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include BSE 990 Research; BSE 900 Seminar; BSE 901 Graduate Research Seminar; BSE 999 Special Problems.

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Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required but may be considered if available; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. All STEM-background applicants are invited to apply. The Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) Department stipulates that applicants should have a BS degree or MS degree in engineering. Applicants who have a BS or MS degree in a field other than engineering may be eligible for admission if they have completed the following basic engineering coursework. Individuals who do not hold these qualifications at the time of admission will be required to complete any remaining coursework from the following list during their graduate program of study as supplemental coursework. This supplemental coursework is not eligible to fulfill program 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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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