Biological Systems Engineering (including biological engineering, environmental engineering, and machinery systems)
Biological systems engineers develop the techniques and processes to work with living systems, including microbes, plants and animals. They provide engineering input to produce and process food, fiber, energy, and pharmaceuticals. They can also emphasize in environmental protection to improve water quality, control air pollution and clean up contaminated soils.
With their creative problem solving skills, biological systems engineers apply engineering and biological principles to a diverse world of opportunities. They can design better agricultural machinery, improve the living environments of animals, and consult companies in implementing more efficient agricultural operations and processes. Biological system engineers can also impact the medical field by developing chemical products, sensors, and life-saving medical equipment. Ultimately, in this field you can enhance the sustainability and vitality of society.
Possible Career Paths and Specializations
Biological Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Machine Systems Engineer
Other Related Engineering Fields
Mechanical Engineering (Machinery)
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering (Soils)
Environmental Engineering (Job Statistics)
Other Related Fields (Non-Engineering)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Biological, Environmental, and Health Care Opportunities
Resources available in ACIC*
Career Opportunities in Conservation and the Environment
Career Opportunities in Engineering
Careers for Nature Lovers and Other Outdoor Types
Careers in Engineering
Careers in the Environment
Engineering Your Future
Opportunities in Biological Science Careers
Opportunities in Engineering
Opportunities in Farming and Agriculture Careers
*Books are available for a 2-day checkout period.
Related biological and agricultural engineering links
K-State Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department
http://www.bae.ksu.edu/
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
http://www.asabe.org/
AgCareers.com
http://www.agcareers.com/usa.cfm
National Society of Professional Engineers
http://www.nspe.org
Engineering Career Opportunities
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/about-bae/job-opportunities.php
Engineering Career Resources
http://www.phds.org
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
http://careercornerstone.org/agricultural/agricultural.htm
Society of Women Engineers
http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/
American Society for Engineering Education
http://www.asee.org/
K-State's Biological Systems Engineering program is accredited under the General Criteria by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.