Program Overview
The Biochemical Engineering at The University of Georgia is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biochemical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 12,346 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 12,346 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Athens, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biochemical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations for Engineering Research
- Bioengineering Seminar
- Computational Engineering
- Heterogeneous Reactor Design and Bio/Catalysis
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics
- Advanced Heat Transfer
- Advanced Mass Transport
- Minimum of 11 additional credit hours of graduate-level coursework selected with the approval of the students Graduate Advisory Committee. At least 3 credits must be from courses open to graduate students only.
- A minimum of 6 hours of masters research or project-based research. A typical students research hours will exceed this minimum; however, at most 6 hours of 7000/7010 may be listed on the program of study.
- 3 hours of thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Completion of a B.S. with minimum GPA of 3.00 (out of 4.00) from an ABET accredited program or program in a related field
- M.S. students should form their advisory committee comprised of 3 faculty members within 12 months of starting their M.S. program.
- M.S. students should complete their research proposal within 15 months of starting their M.S. program.
- Student must make one oral presentation in the School Seminar.
The research is expected to generate significant scholarship (such as publications, patents, conference presentations).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,346 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 12,346 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,346 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 12,346 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Georgia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia
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University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
