UC Davis Graduate Studies
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Biological Systems Engineering
About the Program
Learn More About the Program
The Biological Systems Engineering Graduate Program aims to enhance the capacity for teaching and research in biological systems engineering, and train the future generation of professionals to address challenges associated with the sustainable production, management, and use of biological materials. 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.
Degree Type
Departmentally-Based Graduate Program
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan I / B.S. Integrated\ M.S. Plan II / B.S. Integrated\ M.Eng Plan II \ M.S. Plan I \ M.S. Plan II \ Ph.D. Plan B
Lead Dean
College of Engineering
Degree Requirements
Administrative ByLaws
Major Code
GBSE
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Admission Requirements
UC Davis General Admission Requirements \ Program Admissions Requirements
Admission Deadlines
Priority: Dec 15, 2025\ General: Mar 15, 2026\ Space Available: May 15, 2026\
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Dec 15, 2025\ Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026
Admissions Actions
Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Graduate Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator\ Corwin Green \ (530) 754-8368 | corgreen@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Program Chair
Graduate Program Chair\ Tina Jeoh \ (530) 752-1020 | tjeoh@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Program Contacts
Advisor: General\ Md Shamim Ahamed \ Biological Systems Engineering \ mahamed@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Bruno Augusto Carciofi \ Biological Systems Engineering \ carciofi@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Zhiliang Fan \ Biological Systems Engineering \ (530) 754-0317 | jzfan@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: Primary Contact\ Tina Jeoh \ Biological Systems Engineering \ (530) 752-1020 | tjeoh@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Farzaneh Khorsandi \ Biological Systems Engineering \ fkhorsandi@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Juliana Leite Nobrega De Moura Bell \ Biological Systems Engineering \ (530) 752-5007 | jdemourabell@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Stavros Vougioukas \ Biological Systems Engineering \ (530) 752-1890 | svougioukas@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Studies Contacts
Senior Academic Advisor\ Brittney Solar \ bsolar@ucdavis.edu