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Tuition USD 830 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 401 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Lincoln, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Biological Systems Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 Biological Systems 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 830 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 401 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Lincoln, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biological Systems Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Water Resources Planning and Management (M.S., Ph.D., also available as a minor)
  2. Environmental Studies (M.S., Ph.D.)
  3. Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering (Ph.D.)
  4. Biological Engineering
  5. Bioenergy
  6. Biomedical Engineering
  7. Bioprocess Engineering
  8. Ecosystems Engineering
  9. Environmental Engineering
  10. Mechanized Systems Management
  11. Site-Specific Crop Management
  12. Test Engineering
  13. Water Resources Engineering

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Required by the Office of Graduate Studies
  • Application for Graduate Admission
  • $50 non-refundable application processing fee
  • One set of transcripts, uploaded to MyRED (see transcript upload requirements)
  • If your native language is not English: verification of English proficiency
  • If you are not a US citizen and you expect to hold an F or J visa: financial resource information
  • Entrance exam(s): GRE
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Letter of interest

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 830 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 401 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 830 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 401 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, United States

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months