Engineering for a sustainable world
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) prepares students to solve real-world problems with practical, sustainable solutions. We bring together biological sciences, engineering principles, and technology to address society's growing demands for material, food, and energy using renewable resources.
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineers are critical in addressing some of the world’s most urgent, pressing problems—from environmental protection to circular economies, to food security and renewable energy.
Check out our major featured in CSE's major viewbook. BBE is on page 11!
Tracks
Bioproducts Engineering Specialization
Use science and engineering principles to develop new and sustainable ways to make products, including biofuels, bioenergy, biodegradable plastics, building materials, paper, and chemicals.
Environmental and Ecological Engineering Specialization
Focus on engineering applications for land and water resources, air and soil quality, environmental remediation, ecosystem services, and ecological restoration.
Food Engineering Specialization
Design and develop systems for safe production, processing, distributing, and storing food—from raw ingredients like fruits and vegetables to alternative proteins.
Major Highlights:
- Over 95% job placement rates
- $64,857-$82,000 estimated starting salary of our graduates
- 4+1 Integrated Degree Program—earn two degrees (bachelor’s and master’s) with our 5-year integrated program
Download the Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering major overview PDF!
Major Coordinator(s)
Contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies if you have questions about the program or applying
Professor Bo Hu
316 Bio AgEng,
1390 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
[email protected]
+1 612-625-4215 (0)
Academic Advisor(s)
View your advisor's name and contact information on MyU
You may schedule an appointment in one of three ways:
- Schedule an appointment online
- Email your advisor
- Call 612-624-2890