Biological Systems Engineering

Biological Systems Engineering is a Bachelor program taught at Virginia Tech, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Biological Systems Engineering is the engineering discipline that applies concepts from biology, chemistry, and physics, along with engineering science and design principles. It focuses on solving problems related to environmental protection, conservation of natural resources, environmentally sound production of renewable resources, and converting these resources into value-added products such as food, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and biofuels.

The curriculum is administered by the College of Engineering and includes a minimum of 15 hours of biology and chemistry. It differs from other engineering programs through its focus on natural resources and biological materials. Students are encouraged to pursue undergraduate research and education abroad offered by the department.

The minimum requirements for admission in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Virginia Tech.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Virginia Tech as pre-requiste for admission in Biological Systems Engineering.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

All students wishing to study this major should apply to General Engineering.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.vt.edu/academics/majors/biological-systems-engineering.html

• Biotechnology companies
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Energy companies
• Food companies
• Government agencies
• Environmental consulting firms

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.