Graduate Program

Solving Complex Critical Problems

As a Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) graduate student, you will have the opportunity to connect engineering and biology to solve complex, critical problems that affect us all by supporting sustainable production, processing, and utilization of biological materials and by protecting our natural resources and environment.

Virginia Tech Biological Systems Engineering is ranked among top 10 graduate programs in the nation.

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Accelerated B.S./M.S. Program

Receive your Bachelors and Masters of Science in Biological Systems Engineering in 5 years

Free tuition during the final year (year 5) of the M.S. degree

Accelerated Program

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M.S. Program

Receive your Masters of Science in Biological Systems Engineering in 2 years

Fall Application Deadline: January 5

Spring Application Deadline: September 1 (International Students); September 15 (Domestic Students)

M.S. Program

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M.E. Program

Receive your Masters of Engineering in 2 years (average). Non-thesis course of study designed for those who are interested in broadening their general knowledge of Biological Systems Engineering

Fall Application Deadline: January 5

Spring Application Deadline: September 1 (International Students); September 15 (Domestic Students)

M.E. Program

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PhD Program

Receive your Ph.D. in 4-5 years

Fellowships and research assistantships available

Full-time students eligible for subsidy on university-sponsored health insurance

Fall Application Deadline: January 5

Spring Application Deadline: September 1 (International Students); September 15 (Domestic Students)

Ph.D. Program

Graduate Research Opportunities

Our growing list of active research areas allows our students to concentrate their research and study specific aspects of the biological systems engineering field and provides opportunities for students to engage in pioneering work at the intersection of multiple disciplines, as our faculty work with researchers across scientific disciplines on Virginia Tech’s campus and nationwide.

Research Areas