University of California MS Biological Systems Engineering: Fees, Living Costs, Test Scores, Visa Process, Work during Study, Entry Requirements.

Master of Science [M.S] [Biological Systems Engineering] From University of California

Davis, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1908established year
35415enrollment
Public
Daviscampus
7.2/10

Master of Science [M.S] (Biological Systems Engineering)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #85 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$48,636 /Yr


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$48636

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Health Insurance$3000
Books and supply$1300

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$33238
2022$26544
2021$26544
  • Students gain advanced knowledge of the use of engineering to efficiently produce, distribute, and process biological products, such as food, feed, and fiber, while conserving natural resources, preserving environmental quality, and ensuring the health and safety of people.
  • Programs of study include aquacultural engineering, bioprocess engineering, ecological systems engineering, energy systems engineering, environmental engineering, food engineering, forest and fiber engineering, health and safety engineering, machine systems engineering, post-harvest engineering, sensor and control engineering, and soil and water engineering.
  • With the unique status of belonging to both the College of Engineering and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the program benefits from a wide diversity of collaborations across multiple disciplines. The program interacts with colleagues in both engineering and the life sciences to create multidisciplinary approaches to teaching and research.


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where students have earned or will earn their bachelor's degree.
  • Successful applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent that is comparable to a degree.
  • Applicants whose native language or the language of instruction is not English must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
    • The GRE score requirement for the 2021-2022 admission cycle has been waived for all students.

Indian Eligibility:

  • 4 year Bachelor's Degree, a 3 year Bachelor's Degree with a Post Graduate Diploma or Master's Degree, or a higher degree.

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

115 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

The GRE score is not required or accepted for Fall 2022 admission.


Ranking

20252024202320222021202020192018

Times Higher Education logo
Engineering 85 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #29 out of 145 in USA 2025)

QS World University logo
Engineering 177 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #36 out of 73 in USA 2025)

US News logo
Engineering 34 out of 198 in Global Ranking
( #22 out of 159 in USA 2025)

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