Bachelor of Science - Biological Systems Engineering

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Biological Systems Engineering integrates life sciences with engineering to solve problems related to, or using, biological systems. These biological systems may include microbes, plants, animals, humans and/or ecosystems. Biological systems engineers have a worldview shaped by an understanding of fundamental principles of engineering and life-sciences. They use their understanding of engineering to analyze organisms or ecosystems, and their knowledge of biological systems to inspire and inform their designs. They approach engineering design from a biological systems perspective, appreciating the complexity of biological systems and developing solutions that accommodate and anticipate the adaptability of biological systems.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Iowa State University
Iowa State University

2433 Union Dr., Ames, Iowa, USA

Program Intakes

Open date

September 1, 2024

Submission deadline

March 1, 2025

Open date

September 21, 2024

Submission deadline

June 1, 2025

Open date

September 21, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$16529 USD

Cost of Living

$65 USD

Application fee

$29268 USD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $2460 per year (Student specific)
Books and Supplies Fee: $700 per year (Estimated)
Activity, Services, Building and Recreation Fee: $843 per year
Technology Fee: $600 per year
Health Fee: $302 per year