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Bring solutions to life

K-State's biological and agricultural engineering programs prepare you to build sustainable solutions for the future.

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10:1
student-to-faculty ratio
No. 2
at international quarter-scale Tractor Competition
96%
career placement rate

What is biological systems engineering?

If you’re passionate about both biology and engineering and want to work on innovative solutions to improve agriculture, protect the environment or enhance public health, a degree in biological systems engineering could be the perfect fit for you.

With multiple degree options, you can tailor your education to fit your career goals. You'll graduate ready to engineer solutions to keep our world moving forward.

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Drive innovation to feed our growing population, produce renewable fuels, and advance medicine and biopharmaceuticals.

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Master the design and management of systems that impact natural resources.

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Design and test the next generation of machine technology in agriculture, construction and robotics.

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Take the next step toward becoming a Wildcat! Apply by Dec. 1 for full general university and engineering scholarship consideration.

Four students walk through the Engineering Hall atrium.Earn engineering scholarships

You could receive up to $3,000 in engineering first-year scholarships that stack on top of any university scholarships you might receive. After year one, all students are eligible for engineering merit scholarships.

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Why K-State?
I quickly discovered the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering would provide me with every available opportunity to become a great engineer.
Gentry, biological systems engineering
I immediately felt comfortable and welcomed here, and I have continued to feel that way, among both staff and my fellow students.
Alix, biological systems engineering

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placement and salary data provided by the K-State Career Center. Career placement includes K-State engineering undergraduate students who are employed or enrolled in graduate or professional schools within six months of graduation.