Biosystems Engineering

The master's programme Biosystems Engineering focuses on the development of technology for the production, processing and storage of food and agricultural non-food, management of the rural area, renewable resources and agro-industrial production chains. In all cases it concerns innovation and sustainable technology. The interaction between technology, plants, animals, the environment and society plays a central role. Developments in society at large often involve the development of new technology. The adoption of new technology and its integration within existing processes therefore requires special attention. This is why the programme also offers a course in technology assessment.

Study programme of Biosystems Engineering

The master's programme of Biosystems Engineering is a two-year programme, where students pursue their interests through courses in the first year followed by the master's thesis and an internship in the second.

More information about the structure of the programme can be found on the Programme of Biosystems Engineering page.

Specialisations

Within the master's programme you can choose from the following thesis tracks to meet your personal interests.

Environmental Technology

Environment technology deals with research on using renewable sources of energy and reusing waste products and by-products. You design processes that reuse wastes into distinct, reusable components so that a closed cycle can be achieved in agricultural systems.

Biobased Chemistry and Technology

With the importance of biobased economies increasing, challenges towards energy savings and use of renewable energy needs to be addressed. The biomass of plants and animals, including waste can be converted into a broad spectrum of marketable products and energy.

More specialisations can be found on the website of Wageningen University & Research.

Application and admission

Interested in taking part in the programme of Biosystems Engineering? Find out more about the specific Admission requirements and the application procedures.

Student experiences

The best way to get to know a place is by getting to know the people. Students share their experiences with you about the master's programme and student life in Wageningen on the page Student experiences.

"What moves me? Linking technology and nature for sustainable innovations." - Student Biosystems Engineering

Future career

What are your possibilities after graduating? Read more about Career perspectives and opportunities after finishing the programme.

Compare

You can also see what this master's programme deals with it on the Compare Biosystems Engineering Sciences. Or compare this master's with others like: Compare Biobased Sciences and Compare Organic Agriculture pages.

Meet us and events

Do you want to know more about the programme?

• Visit the Master's Open Day
• Discover the online campus
• Be a student for a day

Get into personal contact with one of the representatives of Wageningen University & Research. Learn more about the possibilities.