BEMS - Biosystems Engineering
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Core Coursework: 27 Units
course: Academic & Career Preparation for Graduate Students (1)
course: Research Methods in Biosystems Engineering (2)
course*: Graduate Seminar I: Presenting (2)
course*: Graduate Seminar II: Non Presenting (2)
course: Design of Experiments (3)
course: Scientific Writing for Environmental, Agricultural and Life Sciences (3) - candidates who completed technical writing previously may receive approval to replace this requirement with an elective.
9 units of BE courses (limit of 3 units of house-numbered courses, i.e., course, course, course)
5 units of either course: Thesis (thesis option) or course: Master's Report (non-thesis option) under their Major Professor’s section number
*Continuous enrollment in either course or course is expected. Students must receive approval from the department to be excused from this requirement. Any units exceeding the 2 units of course will not be listed on the student's plan of study.
All courses in the Plan of Study must be taken for a grade (A, B, C) except for course (S, P, F) and the optional 1-unit lab rotation (course). To complete degree requirements, the cumulative GPA in graduate-level courses must be 3.0. A student whose GPA falls below 3.0 will not be permitted to register for additional courses. See Graduate College Policies online at https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements.
3 units of elective courses (per Major Professor’s approval) - may choose a 1-unit lab rotation experience (course) as an elective
To be considered for admissions, candidates must complete their graduate application through the University of Arizona Graduate Admissions online Application system (GRADAPP), which includes uploading copies of Transcripts, and/or English Proficiency Evaluation Exam scores (International applicants only ), as well as Letters of Recommendation and supplemental materials.
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.
Minimum Credit Units
30
Core Coursework Requirements
AMP candidates must meet the 3.3 Cum GPA requirement to qualify for the BEAMP program. Admitted BEAMP students must maintain a Cum GPA of 3.0 or higher to qualify for the BEMS program.
The Graduate coursework must be approved by the BE Academic Program Manager.
Core Coursework: 27 Units
course: Academic & Career Preparation for Graduate Students (1)
course: Research Methods in Biosystems Engineering (2)
course*: Graduate Seminar I: Presenting (2)
course*: Graduate Seminar II: Non Presenting (2)
course: Design of Experiments (3)
course: Scientific Writing for Environmental, Agricultural and Life Sciences (3) - candidates who completed technical writing previously may receive approval to replace this requirement with an elective.
9 units of BE courses (limit of 3 units of house-numbered courses, i.e., course, course, course)
5 units of either course: Thesis (thesis option) or course: Master's Report (non-thesis option) under their Major Professor’s section number
*Continuous enrollment in either course or course is expected. Students must receive approval from the department to be excused from this requirement. Any units exceeding the 2 units of course will not be listed on the student's plan of study.
All courses in the Plan of Study must be taken for a grade (A, B, C) except for course (S, P, F) and the optional 1-unit lab rotation (course). To complete degree requirements, the cumulative GPA in graduate-level courses must be 3.0. A student whose GPA falls below 3.0 will not be permitted to register for additional courses. See Graduate College Policies online at https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements.
Elective Coursework
3 units of elective courses - may choose a 1-unit lab rotation experience (course) as an elective. Students must receive approval from the BE Academic Program Manager or BE Major Professor prior to enrolling.
Additional Requirements
AMP students must complete the BEMS graduate application in their final semester in the BEBS program. The student's BEMS graduate application will be processed as soon as the student's Cumulative GPA is verified and their Bachelor of Science degree is conferred.
Graduates may elect to start their BEMS program in the Summer or Fall terms or Spring term, students must meet with the BE Academic Program Manager prior to applying to the BEMS program in their final semester of the BEAMP (undergraduate program).
Spring start: Candidates who wish to start in Spring, must have a secured research project with one of the Biosystems Engineering Faculty prior to admittance into the AMP.