Curriculum
This program emphasizes applied engineering concepts, including water resources engineering, biosystems modeling and bioremediation engineering. You can tailor your degree plan through electives in subjects such as agrivoltaics, river engineering, engineering management, ecological restoration and hydrology. Instead of completing a thesis, you’ll create a professional portfolio that demonstrates your experience in applied engineering principles.
Degree requirements
A total of 45 quarter credits are required to graduate with your Master of Engineering in Biological and Ecological Engineering. Degree requirements and curriculum information are available on Oregon State's academic catalog.
Sample course topics
- Biosystems modeling techniques
- Professional responsibility and ethics
- Physical hydrology
- River engineering
- Bioremediation engineering
Important dates
See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.
Degree quick facts
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 45 quarter credits are equal to 30 semester credits.
† Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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