Biological and Ecological Engineering (Ph.D., MEng, M.S., minor)

Description

The BEE department offers programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The objective of these programs are to serve as the interface between life sciences and engineering. Biological and Ecological Engineering is the application of engineering and life-science principles and problem-solving techniques to the optimum use and sustainability of biological resources.

The curriculum is engineering-based with strong emphasis on the life sciences. Courses focus on biological systems modeling, theoretical and applied aspects of bioconversion and bioseparation processes, regional hydrologic analysis, groundwater systems, irrigation, water resource optimization, remote sensing, image analysis, and instrumentation.

Campus

Corvallis
Ecampus

Contact

Primary Contacts
Denise Conner
BEE Graduate Administrative Coordinator
541-737-1930
Hong Liu
Chair of the BEE Program Graduate Committee
Adam Ward
Department Head
Biological and Ecological Engineering

Application process

English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants to this program are the same as the standard graduate admissions requirements.

Requirements Notice

Application requirements, including required documents, letters, and forms, vary by program and may not be completely represented here. The processing of your application will not be completed until these requirements have been met. Please, before applying to this program, always contact the program office to confirm application requirements.

Application Process

Deadlines

Admissions Deadline for optimal consideration
Jan. 1

Admissions Deadline for all applicants
June 14

Admissions Deadline Ecampus BEE MEng
Please have a complete application on file no later than 30 days prior to the start of an academic term. Students are accepted four times a year (fall, winter, spring and summer). Visit the academic calendar for information on term length.

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AMP Participation

This program participates in the Accelerated Master's Platform for current Oregon State undergraduates.
AMP Contact
Adam Ward
Department Head
Biological and Ecological Engineering