Overview

Graduate students of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering program offered at Pennsylvania State University select research projects (and supporting course work) from a wide range of interest areas that match faculty research expertise.

Research projects are available in:

physical properties of biological materials
plant and animal production systems
food engineering
wood engineering
agricultural structures
agricultural safety
food safety
bulk solids handling and storage
agricultural systems engineering
agricultural by-product utilization
forage processing and handling systems
electronics instrumentation
online computer control systems
erosion and sedimentation control
waste management
water quality

natural resources management and conservation

Learning outcomes

Know: Graduates will be able to demonstrate mastery of core principles and methods of agricultural and biological engineering professional practice and in-depth mastery of a subfield.
Critical and analytical thinking: Graduates will be able to critically and creatively conceptualize and evaluate engineering problem formulations, analyses, and solutions.
Apply/Create: Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in engineering problem formulation, planning, organization and implementation of appropriate methods of analyses and solutions.
Communicate: Graduates will be able to effectively communicate technical knowledge, including ideas, data analysis, findings, or decision justification in written and oral presentation appropriate to the audience.
Professional Practice: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of and ability to practice the professional standards of engineering and professional behavior with the highest ethical standards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanics and Properties of Particulate Materials
Biological and Agricultural Systems Simulation
Food Safety Engineering
Surface Transport of Agricultural Pollutants
Biomass Energy Systems
Biomass Harvesting and Logistics
Conversion Technologies for Bioenergy Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Biology General Engineering & Technology Agriculture View 192 other Masters in Agriculture in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least three letters of recommendation

A statement of purpose written by the applicant

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

An undergraduate major in engineering is normally a prerequisite to work in the major

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

48662 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48662 USD / year

≈ 48662 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

27658 USD / year

≈ 27658 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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