The Biological Systems Engineering Department participates in masters and doctoral degrees within the College of Engineering and Architecture. Engineering Graduate Faculty in the department oversee these graduate programs, teach graduate courses, and direct the programs of graduate students with research and career interests related to Biological Systems Engineering. Graduate student numbers in the department have reached all-time highs in recent years, with a majority of these students pursuing doctoral degrees. Degree Programs Biological Systems Engineering research and graduate education are interdisciplinary in nature. Graduate degrees used by this program include the Master of Science in Engineering and the PhD in Engineering Science, both allowing interdisciplinary programs of study and research projects.
Graduate students enroll in courses from multiple departments inside and outside of engineering.
The Biological Systems Engineering Department, with its dynamic research and graduate programs, is continuously seeking outstanding applicants for graduate study. Research assistantships and fellowships are available to qualified applicants. We invite you to consider Washington State University and our programs for graduate study.