Bioproducts and biosystems engineering

This major prepares you to solve real-world problems with practical, sustainable solutions. You will learn to address society's growing demands for material, food, and energy using renewable resources. 

Major highlights

3 focus areas: Bioproducts engineering, Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Food Engineering

Job placement: More than 95% of our students find jobs or are employed upon graduation from the program.

2 in 5 option: You can earn two degrees—bachelors and masters—with our five-year integrated plan.

Student groups

There are many you can join as a civil engineering major at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering, including the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the Food and Bioproducts Engineering Organization (FoBEO). See cse.umn.edu/studentgroups.

Career examples

  • Process or project engineer
  • Environmental engineer
  • Ecological engineer
  • Food engineer
  • Bioprocessing engineer


For more info on career prospects, visit: What can I do with a major in bioproducts and biosystems engineering?

Related links

Hear from two students in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) at the University of Minnesota.

“My favorite part of the BBE department is the close-knot atmosphere. I chose this major because of the range of specializations with a common focus on sustainability.”—Madison Best, Class of 2021 (Hometown: Gurnee, Illinois)
 

 

"There are so many ways to apply the skills you learn in classes.”—Jaron Frank, a recipient of the James Grant Waits Scholarship in CEGE.

Read Jaron's story on our CSE News site.