Biological and Environmental Engineering (MEng)

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Engineering

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Program Description

The Master of Engineering degree builds on an engineering B.S. or quantitative science degree to prepare candidates for a professional career. The program integrates technical engineering with environmental science and/or with biological and life sciences to enable graduates to solve technical problems on a size scale ranging from molecular to whole organism to ecosystem, to global depending on their interests. Graduates gain positions in industry, consulting, government and/or public service sectors. The degree can also pave a path to advanced study in science, engineering, business, law, and/or medicine.

The program is flexible allowing students to choose courses and projects that meet their individual goals. Students may start in the fall or spring semester and although the program is usually completed in two semesters, students have up to four years to complete requirements so they can take advantage of industry internships, MBA programs, etc.  In addition to advanced courses in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, students have access to all courses in the College of Engineering and throughout Cornell University. The M.Eng. program is designed to foster a close student–faculty mentoring relationship. Cornell Engineering undergraduates may apply early if they have 8 or fewer credits remaining in their bachelor's program.