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Master Programs
Agriculture and Biological Systems Engineering
Earn your MS in ABSE to lead the charge in developing innovative solutions that advance ecological, agricultural, and sustainable engineering systems, shaping the future of our natural and built environments.
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Mechanized Systems Management
Our Master in Mechanized Systems Management equips students with the skills to integrate cutting-edge technology and systems management into modern agriculture, focusing on irrigation engineering, precision farming, machinery automation, and sustainable natural resources management.
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Doctoral Programs
Biological Engineering
Our PhD in Biological Engineering is for those driven to push the boundaries of research, creating transformative innovations that address the most pressing challenges in agriculture, water resources, ecological sustainability, and biotechnology.
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Affiliated Programs
Biomedical Engineering
UNL’s PhD in Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary program that empowers students to conduct groundbreaking research at the intersection of engineering and medicine, developing innovative technologies and solutions that enhance human health and well-being.
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UNL’s PhD in Complex Biosystems prepares students to tackle the intricate challenges of biology through interdisciplinary research, blending computational biology, systems biology, and biotechnology to drive innovations that impact health, agriculture, and the environment.
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A PhD in Engineering Education Research at UNL equips students to pioneer advances in engineering education through rigorous research, with a focus on enhancing teaching practices, improving learning outcomes, and promoting diversity, ultimately shaping the future of the engineering profession.
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Our immersive programs provide graduate students with hands-on learning experiences and research opportunities across diverse areas of interest
Huskers Do Big Things
Our diverse student population continue to thrive and lead in different roles and fields
Jobs for recent graduates include
- Research Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- IoT Systems Research Engineer , University of North Dakota
- Data Scientist
- Spray Application Specialist
- Agricultural Research Officer
- Assistant Professor, University of Idaho
- Bilingual Agricultural Educator, Cornell University Small Farms Program
- Consulting Engineer, Clark & Enersen, Lincoln
Consulting Engineer, Burns & McDonnell, Wichita
- Clinical Evaluation Reporter, Johnson & Johnson
- Research Scientist, Mayo Clinic
- Location Manager, LandMark Implement, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application fee?
$50 – All applicants unless for currently enrolled UNL students
$25 – Currently enrolled UNL students (graduate and undergraduate)
The BSE Department does not provide application fee waivers. Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
What are the GRE requirements?
Applicants are not required to submit GRE scores to the department.
Do I need to contact and secure a supervisor before admission is granted?
Admission to our program is separate from funding. Therefore, we strongly recommend contacting faculty members you're interested in working with to inquire about potential funding opportunities and to learn more about their research areas.
What funding options, scholarships, or financial aid are available for graduate students?
Funding is available through individual advisors. Once a student is accepted into the program and has been assigned an advisor, there are opportunities to be nominated or apply for specific fellowships. Additionally, applicants can receive funding from other institutions, governments, and other fellowships.
By what date must applications be submitted?
We review applications on a rolling basis once three letters of reference are received and the application is complete. Although we continue to review applications after the January 15th deadline, priority for fellowships is given to those completed before this date
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