Biological Engineering
Recognizing the immense promise of Bioengineering and the unique position of MU for a strong Bioengineering program, the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) and the College of Engineering (CoE) joined forces to form the Department of Bioengineering. The program unites existing faculty and infrastructure from both colleges. CoE contributes biomedical engineering capabilities while CAFNR brings strengths in bioprocess and bioenvironmental engineering. Bioengineering confers both masters and doctoral degrees to students who satisfy the general requirements of the Graduate School and the specific requirements for the masters degree and the doctoral degree of the Department of Bioengineering.
Degrees Offered
Biological Engineering, Master of Science/Non-Thesis Option
100% Online On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission Criteria
Fall deadline: June 1 (Priority deadline: January 1)
Spring deadline: October 31 (Priority deadline: October 1)
Summer deadline: April 1
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 in the last 60 hours
- BS from an accredited University or equivalent experience
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Bioengineering Program
- Statement of Purpose: 1 – 3 pages, describes your academic and career background and goals.
- Resume or CV: Please make sure to include the month/year for the start and end dates of all work experience.
- Transcripts: Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to the Academics section of your application.
- Recommendation Letters: Three academic recommendations are required and must be submitted through the Recommendations section of the Graduate School online application.
- GRE: Optional
- English Language Tests (for international applicants): You may upload your test scores in the Graduate School online application to expedite review of your application by the program. See a list of accepted tests here.
Biological Engineering, Master of Science/Thesis Option
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission Criteria
Fall deadline: June 1 (Priority deadline: January 1)
Spring deadline: October 31 (Priority deadline: October 1)
Summer deadline: April 1
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 in the last 60 hours
- BS from an accredited University or equivalent experience
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Bioengineering Program
- Statement of Purpose: 1 – 3 pages, describes your academic and career background and goals.
- Resume or CV: Please make sure to include the month/year for the start and end dates of all work experience.
- Transcripts: Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to the Academics section of your application.
- Recommendation Letters: Three academic recommendations are required and must be submitted through the Recommendations section of the Graduate School online application.
- GRE: Optional
- English Language Tests (for international applicants): You may upload your test scores in the Graduate School online application to expedite review of your application by the program. See a list of accepted tests here.
Biological Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission Criteria
Fall deadline: June 1 (Priority deadline: January 1)
Spring deadline: October 31 (Priority deadline: October 1)
Summer deadline: April 1
- Minimum GPA: 3.2
- BS and MS from an accredited University or equivalent experience. In rare instances, an exceptional student will be allowed to study for the PhD without first completing an MS degree.
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Bioengineering Program
- Statement of Purpose: 1 – 3 pages, describes your academic and career background and goals.
- Resume or CV: Please make sure to include the month/year for the start and end dates of all work experience.
- Transcripts: Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to the Academics section of your application.
- Recommendation Letters: Three academic recommendations are required and must be submitted through the Recommendations section of the Graduate School online application.
- GRE: Optional
- English Language Tests (for international applicants): You may upload your test scores in the Graduate School online application to expedite review of your application by the program. See a list of accepted tests here.
Biological Engineering, Accelerated Master of Science
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission Criteria
Fall deadline: June 1 (Priority deadline: January 1)
Spring deadline: October 31 (Priority deadline: October 1)
Summer deadline: April 1
Current MU undergraduate students are eligible to apply to this program. To be considered for admission to the accelerated MS program in Biological Engineering, a student must:
- Have completed at least 90 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree.
- Have a 3.0 GPA overall.
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application.
For the Bioengineering Program*
- Statement of Purpose: 1 – 3 pages, describes your academic and career background and goals.
- Resume or CV: Please make sure to include the month/year for the start and end dates of all work experience.
- Recommendation Letters: A minimum of one letter from a BBCE faculty member
*Note: The program will waive an application fee for the accelerated MS program applicants.