Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering prepares students to apply engineering principles to biological systems, including plants, animals, humans, and microorganisms. The program offers three specializations (Biomedical, Bioresource, and Environmental) and a minor (Agribusiness). Graduates find employment opportunities in various sectors, including environmental consulting, renewable energy, biomedical technology, and food manufacturing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering is one of five undergraduate engineering majors that can be pursued after a common year of foundation studies. Program Objectives:

• To graduate design-ready engineers prepared for professional practice by providing students with a broad foundation in the application of engineering principles to biological systems.
Program Description:
• Emphasizes the application of engineering principles to biologically-based systems (plants, animals, humans, and microorganisms).
• The program is designed to give students knowledge of the fundamental principles of engineering and to introduce biological concepts to enable these engineers to successfully interact with relevant professionals when solving engineering problems involving biological systems.
• The program is offered in both a traditional and a cooperative education format.
• The department offers three specializations (Biomedical, Bioresource, and Environmental) and one minor (Agribusiness).
• A bachelor's degree in Biosystems Engineering meets the requirements for admission to the Max Rady College of Medicine.

Teaching:

• Small class sizes with a strong commitment to providing an exceptional student experience, including extracurricular student groups, award-winning design teams, and student-led activities.
• The Faculty has over 25 extra/co-curricular groups that students can participate in throughout their studies.

Careers:

• Graduates find employment opportunities across many sectors in the labor market, including:
• Environmental consulting
• Renewable energy
• Biomedical technology
• Food, fiber, pharmaceuticals manufacturing
• Agricultural machinery
• Crown corporations and government
• Non-governmental organizations