Graduate Program Description

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) of Kansas State University (KSU) offers courses of study leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) in biological and agricultural engineering, and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in engineering.

The department consists of 19 graduate faculty members, six adjunct graduate faculty members, and about 30 graduate students. Ph.D. and M.S. students may specialize in (1) environmental engineering, (2) bioprocessing engineering, (3) information and electrical technology, (4) machinery systems, (5) natural resource engineering, and (6) structure and environment.

The minimum requirements for an M.S. degree are 30 semester hours of graduate credit, including a Master's thesis of 6 semester hours based upon original research or a master's report of 2 semester hours of research or problem work.

The minimum requirements for a Ph.D. degree are 90 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree, including a Ph.D. dissertation of at least 30 semester hours based upon major, original research. Students who hold an M.S. degree may request transfer of up to 30 credit hours of that degree toward a Ph.D. degree. Award of a doctorate requires successful completion of the equivalent of at least three full years of full-time study beyond the baccalaureate.