About Biological Systems Engineering in Iowa State University
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 qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 5.5
- TOEFL : 80
- PTE : 48
Iowa State University Cost of Attendance
The table below provides the average cost of attendance for undergraduate and graduate programmes for the 2022-2023 academic year:
Item |
Undergraduate Programs |
Graduate Programs |
Tuition & fees |
$28,385 |
$29,953 |
Books and supplies |
$1,091 |
$1,091 |
Room and board |
$9,358 |
$9,640 |
Personal expenses |
$5,430 |
$6,000 |
Total |
83,098 |
46,684 |