Bioenergy
Rooms 34-36 Animal Sciences Laboratory
1207 W. Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 244-9270
E-mail: blascheck@illinois.edu
Major: Bioenergy
Degrees Offered: M.S.
Graduate Degree Programs
The Center for Advanced Bioenergy Research in the College of ACES offers a Master of Science with a Major in Bioenergy and a Concentration in Professional Science Master’s. In addition to receiving training in the general field of bioenergy, students gain relevant professional experience in business and related topics through coursework and an internship. This program is designed for those who seek careers in a science-based setting with significant managerial and leadership responsibilities.
Admission
In addition to meeting the Graduate College admission requirements, applicants should have a baccalaureate degree in a recognized field of biological, physical, agricultural, socio-economic or engineering science. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required of all applicants, and the minimum recommended Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is 580 on the paper-based test (237 on the computer-based test). Applications are only accepted for the fall semester. Transfer credit may not be applied to this program due to the cohort nature of this program.
Degree Requirements
*For additional details and requirements for all degrees, please refer to the program's Graduate Degree Requirements and the Graduate College Handbook.
Master of Science
Required Courses |
Required Hours |
|---|---|
| ACES 509 and 501 | 5 |
| Courses (7 to 9) in the area of specialty from a designated list, and in consultation with the Director of Graduate Study | 27 |
| Business courses prescribed by the Illinois PSM program | 10 |
| PSM 501, 502 and 503 – PSM Seminars | 0 |
| PSM 555 - Internship | 0 |
| Total Hours | 42 |
| Other Requirements:* A concentration is required. | |
| Students will not be eligible to transfer graduate credit into this major. See individual program pages for specific details of disciplinary requirements. | |
Minimum GPA: |
2.75 |
The curriculum requires 42 graduate hours, consisting of a core and elective program, in addition to the required PSM concentration. The areas of specialty are Plants, Soils and Feedstocks; Production, Processing and Use; Environment, Economics and Policy & Law, and Tools and Methods.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance in the form of full or partial waiver of tuition and fees is NOT available to Illinois PSM students.