Graduate study in the department of 
Biosystems Engineering may lead to the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy
through cooperative relationships with other units at Auburn University. Depending
on the area of research interest, the student may pursue an M.S. or Ph.D. degree
in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with an
emphasis on a Biosystems Engineering problem. For students interested in Forest
Engineering related research, they may pursue an M.S. or Ph.D. in Forestry.
All applications are reviewed by graduate admissions committees in Biosystems Engineering and the cooperating department or school. Applicants must meet admission requirements of the respective cooperating department and they must indicate at the time of application submission that they are interested in working on a Biosystems Engineering research problem.
Students will be assigned an advisor in Biosystems Engineering that will serve as the chair of their supervisory committee. The student and committee chair will develop a supervisory committee composed of faculty from Biosystems Engineering and at least one faculty member from the cooperating department or school. The plan of study developed by the student in consultation with the supervisory committee will meet the requirements of the cooperating department or school. In addition, it is expected that the plan of study will contain courses specifically focused on Biosystems Engineering and related to the research area.
Additional details about the requirements, assistantships, and policies for graduate study in the Biosystems Engineering department are available by contacting Dr. Steven Taylor at taylost@auburn.edu.
