# UC Davis Graduate Studies

**Source**: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/gbse
**Parent**: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/biological-agricultural-engineering/biological-systems-engineering-bs-ms-integrated/

# Biological Systems Engineering

## About the Program

### Learn More About the Program

[Visit the Program](https://bae.ucdavis.edu/graduate/)

[Email the Program](mailto:corgreen@ucdavis.edu)

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

[2026](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4685)

[2022](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4136)

[2018](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3568)

[2016](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/2818)

[2015](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/2819)

[2006](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/2820)

Administrative ByLaws

[2002](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/2821)

Major Code

GBSE

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## Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Requirements

[UC Davis General Admission Requirements](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/applying-uc-davis)
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[Program Admissions Requirements](https://bae.ucdavis.edu/graduate/graduate-admissions)

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

[Request Admissions Info](https://apply.grad.ucdavis.edu/register/?id=9c9a7154-1f83-4dfa-a1c8-e60f719b1b81)

[Apply for Admission](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/node/841)

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## Program Contact Information

### Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

**Program Coordinator**\
 Corwin Green
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(530) 754-8368 | [corgreen@ucdavis.edu](mailto:corgreen@ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Program Chair

**Graduate Program Chair**\
 Tina Jeoh
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(530) 752-1020 | [tjeoh@ucdavis.edu](mailto:tjeoh@ucdavis.edu)

### Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

**Advisor: General**\
 Md Shamim Ahamed
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Biological Systems Engineering \
[mahamed@ucdavis.edu](mailto:mahamed@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Bruno Augusto Carciofi
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Biological Systems Engineering \
[carciofi@ucdavis.edu](mailto:carciofi@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Zhiliang Fan
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Biological Systems Engineering \
(530) 754-0317 | [jzfan@ucdavis.edu](mailto:jzfan@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: Primary Contact**\
 Tina Jeoh
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Biological Systems Engineering \
(530) 752-1020 | [tjeoh@ucdavis.edu](mailto:tjeoh@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Farzaneh Khorsandi
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Biological Systems Engineering \
[fkhorsandi@ucdavis.edu](mailto:fkhorsandi@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Juliana Leite Nobrega De Moura Bell
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Biological Systems Engineering \
(530) 752-5007 | [jdemourabell@ucdavis.edu](mailto:jdemourabell@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Stavros Vougioukas
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Biological Systems Engineering \
(530) 752-1890 | [svougioukas@ucdavis.edu](mailto:svougioukas@ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Studies Contacts

**Senior Academic Advisor**\
 Brittney Solar
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[bsolar@ucdavis.edu](mailto:bsolar@ucdavis.edu)