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Apply engineering principles to biological systems — bioprocessing, bioenergy, food engineering, and environmental systems. Guelph's Biological Engineering program is unique in Canada, blending life sciences with engineering fundamentals. All students admitted directly to co-op; regular stream available by request.
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YOUR STUDIES
Semester 1: Engineering Fundamentals, chemistry, calculus, physics, design.
Bioenergy, Food Engineering, Bioprocessing, Precision Agriculture, Environmental Systems
School of Engineering (CEPS)
Full-time
In person
Yes
Honours BEng.
No
Required
Capstone design project in final semester.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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84–89% estimated cut-off.
Not required
Not required
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Co-op only admission (**). Students admitted directly to co-op; regular stream available by internal request. Alternating 4-month paid work terms (minimum 3 terms), typically starting after semester 2. Average salary ~$22–24/hr.
Yes
Co-op only admission**.
Admitted directly to co-op; regular stream by request.
No
No
CAREER PATHWAYS
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Biological Engineer, Bioprocess Engineer, Food Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Sustainability Engineer
GHD, AECOM, Maple Leaf Foods, McCain Foods, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, OMAFRA
P.Eng Licensure (Engineers Canada / PEO); CEAB accredited.
TUITION & FEES
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$12,533.24 CAD
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