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College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences

College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences

Elevate your career, expand your impact.

With an advanced degree from the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, we can help you build a solid foundation for a career in research, industry, Extension, or academia.

Graduate students are advised by a faculty mentor in their program. With flexible learning opportunities and impactful experiences, graduate school can be the next step toward achieving personal and professional success.

 

* = Online Program Available

Agricultural and Biological Engineering*

Department research focuses on complex agricultural and biological systems ranging from nano to global scales and integrating anthropogenic and sociological aspects to natural and managed systems. Graduate programs in Agricultural and Biological Engineering provide students with research opportunities for a wide range of applications including precision agriculture, biotechnology, decision support systems, and simulation modeling. Graduates are well-equipped in problem-solving capabilities, interdisciplinary research, and methods for applying science to real-world problems and issues.

Degrees Offered:

Degrees are offered through the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering for those with a previous degree in engineering and through the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences for students with science backgrounds.

  • Master of Engineering (M.E.; non-thesis)
  • Master of Science (M.S.; thesis and non-thesis*)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Certificates Offered:

  • Advanced SmartAg Systems
  • Biological Systems Modeling

Graduate Coordinator:
Dr. Rachata Muneepeerakul
352-294-6729
rmuneepe@ufl.edu

Student Services Coordinator:
Daphne Flournoy
352-294-6709
dflournoy@ufl.edu 

  • Research Specialties
    • Biosensors
    • Climate change and variability effects on biological systems and natural resources
    • Decision-support systems in agricultural and managed ecosystems
    • Modeling of biological, environmental, and hydrologic systems
    • Nanobiotechnology
    • Packaging and postharvest engineering
    • Sustainable bioproducts
    • Sustainable food systems
    • Supply chain management
  • Admission Requirements
    • The application must be submitted through the University of Florida Admissions portal
    • 3.0 grade point average in undergraduate course work completed after 60 hours for Master’s and Ph.D.; 3.25 graduate GPA for the Ph.D.
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Statement of purpose
    • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Application Deadlines
    • Fall admission: December 5
    • Spring admission: July 15

* = Online Program Available