Biological engineering

Master of Engineering

University of Idaho new Seed Potato Germplasm Laboratory. This new laboratory allows the University to address the increased demand for potato plantlets and mni-tubers.

Engineer solutions for life

The engineering and technological problems facing agriculture, the environment, health care and natural resources are growing increasingly complex. Our program provides the broad knowledge and investigative skills to solve these problems.

In this program, you will master advanced methods and tools to improve environmental quality, model impacts of climate on our water supply, design and manufacture medical devices, fabricate biomaterials for medical and pharmaceutical applications, develop equipment to harvest and process food, and design and test new ways to produce alternative energy from feedstock.

Overview
Duration:
2 years, 30 credits
Locations:
Moscow, Boise, Coeur d'Alene

Related Topics

EngineeringBiologySustainabilityHuman healthTechnology

Create and innovate with biology

Degree fit

This program could be a good fit if you:

  • Hold an undergraduate degree in civil, chemical or biological agricultural engineering
  • Are interested in lab work and field research
  • Want to solve practical problems
  • Have strong research and critical-thinking skills
Career outcomes

Current job openings

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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities

Financial aid

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Clubs and involvement opportunities

Clubs and organizations

The College of Engineering offers 20+ clubs and organizations tied to international and national engineering organizations, including national competition teams.

Clubs and organizations related to biological engineering include:

  • American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
  • Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
  • Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
  • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
  • Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
  • Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society (TBP)
  • Vandal Clean Energy Club
Application information

Applicants for the master's in biological engineering program must meet the following admission requirements:

  • Education level: Bachelor's
  • GPA: 3.0
  • GRE: No
  • TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
  • Letters of Recommendation: 3
  • Other Requirements: No

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