Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Mar 2027, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
- Apply before May 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before May 2027, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
- Apply before Aug 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Oct 2027, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
Language
English
English proficiency requirements:
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL® IBT: 71
- IELTS: 4.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Starkville, United States
Disciplines
Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology
Overview
The Biosystems Engineering PhD program is from Mississippi State University.
Key Facts
The department has several major research laboratories including: Renewable Energy Laboratory, water quality and environmental engineering, and cotton ginning (the MAFES/ABE Mini-Gin, a fully operational cotton gin). A limited number of Graduate research and teaching assistantships are available.
Research Areas:
- Watershed and Climatology Modeling
- Precision agriculture
- Animal waste management
- Sustainable design
- Renewable Energy
- Bioenvironmental systems
- Seed processing and storage
- Aquacultural systems
- Agricultural modeling
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Watershed and Climatology Modeling
- Precision agriculture
- Animal waste management
- Sustainable design
- Renewable Energy
- Bioenvironmental systems
- Seed processing and storage
- Aquacultural systems
- Agricultural modeling
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL® IBT: 71
- IELTS: 4.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- To earn the doctoral degree, a candidate must demonstrate mastery of a particular field of knowledge, of the techniques of research, and of the correlation of their specialty with the larger areas of knowledge, especially those directly related to their field of interest.
- Refer to Graduate Degrees and Majors Offered for a complete list of Doctoral programs.
- Check Requirements Quick Reference for admission requirements for specific programs.
- Consult Admissions Information and the specific doctoral program description in the correct College and Degree Programs section.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 39,681 AUD / year ≈ 27,637 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 39,681 AUD / year ≈ 27,637 USD / year
- Domestic: In-State 14,432 AUD / year ≈ 10,052 USD / year
Living costs
Starkville, United States
1,149-1,867 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.