About Biological Engineering in Pennsylvania State University Park Campus
This major helps students prepare for careers involving the application of engineering principles to biological and agricultural production systems, processing systems, and conservation of land and water resources. Education in mathematics, physics, and engineering sciences common to all engineering disciplines is provided along with specialized training in biological and agricultural sciences. The curriculum covers agricultural and biological engineering, including food engineering, postharvest handling and processing of commodities, power and machinery development and applications, resource management and utilization, soil and water management structures and their environmental modifications, product synthesis using microbiological organisms, and food safety. A student can select the Agricultural Engineering option or the Biological and Food Engineering option.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed 12th with 55% marks, Second Division
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
Pennsylvania State University Park Campus Highlights
College Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Rural |
Annual Endowment |
3.64 billion USD |
Student Retention Rate |
93% |
Work-study program |
Yes |
Mode of Program |
Full time; Part time; online |
Capus Housing Capacity |
35% |
Annual cost of Attendance |
66,348 USD approx |
Admission Helpdesk |
admissions@psu.edu | 814-865-5471 |
Pennsylvania State University Park Campus Annual Cost to Attend
Fee |
Cost |
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition |
$17,416 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,840 |
Other Fees |
$1,034 |
Room and Board |
$11,884 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$4,788 |
Total One Year Cost |
$36,962 |
Fee |
Cost |
Out of State Resident Tuition |
$34,480 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,840 |
Other Fees |
$1,034 |
Room and Board |
$11,884 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$4,788 |
Total One Year Cost |
$54,026 |