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Iowa State University recently established the first graduate program in biorenewable resources in the United States; and is happy to announce that the Masters Program is now 100% online! The Biorenewable Resources and Technology program offers students from a wide variety of science and engineering backgrounds advanced study in the use of plant- and crop-based resources for the production of biobased products, including fuels, chemicals, materials, and energy.
Admission Requirements
While there are no formal application deadlines, prospective students are encouraged to apply by January 1 for summer and fall admission and Septebmer 1 for spring admission. Students may take up to 9 credits as a non-degree seeking student, so it is possible to begin your studies before formal admittance into the program. Admission and application procedures for the BRT graduate program can be found on the BRT program website and on the Graduate College website.
Degree Requirements
The Master's of Science degree in Biorenewable Resources and Technology requires 30 credits, including 6 credits of core required courses, 9 credits of core elective courses, at least 9 credits of research, and an additional 6 credits selected from elective courses (including additional research credit). A list of core and elective courses can be found on the BRT program page.
Student learning outcomes at the M.S. level include:
- A deep understanding of the science and technology underlying three of the four component disciplinary areas of the program: plant science, production, processing, and utilization.
- A broad understanding of the structure, function, and interactions among all four components as they are organized in biobased industrial systems.
- The ability to communicate effectively with both lay and technical audiences about the challenges and opportunities of a biobased economy.
- Teamwork skills needed to coordinate diverse multidisciplinary teams to solve challenges in the biobased products industry.
- A demonstrated contribution to a research problem at either the system level or in a component disciplinary area of the program.
More information on the program can be found on the BRT program page .
Contact Information
MaryAnn
Sherman,
Program Coordinator
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