Graduate Field
Biological and Environmental Engineering
Program Description
The master of professional studies (M.P.S.) in biological and environmental engineering is a one-year, course-based master’s degree program ideal for career-focused students interested in the thorough study of issues and advancements in the fields of life, social and environmental sciences, and agriculture.
A hallmark of the M.P.S. program is the balanced portfolio of technical knowledge, analytical skills, and professional development built into the curriculum, designed to equip students with the skill set and knowledge necessary for careers in industry, government, or nonprofit agencies.
Focus Areas
- Bioenergy and integrated energy systems
- Bioenvironmental engineering
- Biological engineering
- Bioprocess engineering
- Ecohydrology
- Environmental engineering
- Environmental management
- Food engineering
- Industrial biotechnology
- Nanobiotechnology
- Sustainable systems
- Synthetic biology
Areas of Specialization
- Engineering sustainable environmental systems
- Molecular and cellular engineering
- Soil and water management engineering
- Agricultural engineering
Program Information
- Program Mode of Delivery: In Person
- Program Location: Ithaca, NY
- Minimum Credits for Degree: 30
Program Requirements
Field-specific requirements
- Check with the field director for details.
University Graduation Requirements
Requirements for All Students
In order to receive a Cornell degree, a student must satisfy academic and non-academic requirements.
Academic Requirements
A student’s college determines degree requirements such as residency, number of credits, distribution of credits, and grade averages. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the specific major, degree, distribution, college, and graduation requirements for completing their chosen program of study. See the individual requirements listed by each college or school or contact the college registrar’s office for more information.
Non-academic Requirements
Conduct Matters. Students must satisfy any outstanding sanctions, penalties or remedies imposed or agreed to under the Student Code of Conduct (Code) or Policy 6.4. Where a formal complaint under the Code or Policy 6.4 is pending, the University will withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the adjudication process set forth in those procedures is complete, including the satisfaction of any sanctions, penalties or remedies imposed.
Financial Obligations. Outstanding financial obligations will not impact the awarding of a degree otherwise earned or a student’s ability to access their official transcript. However, the University may withhold issuing a diploma until any outstanding financial obligations owing to the University are satisfied.
CALS Graduation Requirements for the Master of Professional Studies/Master of Food Science
Requirements
The individual program pages provide additional information about field-specific requirements.
- 30 credits in graduate-level courses (5000 and above). Note: language (including ELSO) and physical education courses do not count toward the required 30 credits. Physical education courses also do not count toward the minimum 12 credits required for full-time status and good academic standing.
- A minimum of 20 CALS credits
- CALS credits include all courses with the following subjects: AGSCI, AIISP, ALS, ANSC, BEE, BIOG, BIOAP, BIOCB, BIOEE, BIOMG, BIOMI, BIOMS, BIONB, BIOSM, COMM, EAS, EDUC, ENTOM, ENVS, FDSC, GDEV, INFO, LA, LEAD, NS, NTRES, PLSCI, STSCI, VIEN
- A minimum of 18 letter-graded credits
- A total of 2-6 capstone project credits:
- 1-5 credits of ALS 5900 Project Development: CALS Professional Master's Programs.
- 1 credit of ALS 5910 Project Completion: CALS Professional Master's Programs in final term.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
- Enrollment in a minimum of 12 credits each semester. It is advised that students enroll in 15 credits each semester to stay on track for this one-year program.
- Completion of the degree within 1 year from admission date.
Admissions
Application Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Fall: February 1; Spring: October 1
Requirements Summary
Admissions Contact Information
Name: Brenda Marchewka
Email: bee-grad@cornell.edu
Phone: 607-255-2215
Campus Address: 207 Riley-Robb Hall
Website: BEE M.P.S. Program
