Biological engineers, including Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers, study biological processes and integrate them with engineering principles to develop solutions for a wide variety of technical problems (Discover E). View the links below to learn more. 

Please note that while Biomedical Engineering can also fall under the umbrella of Biosystems, a separate page has been created for this specialty. Also note that information about Environmental Engineering can be found on the Civil Engineer page. Select the links to the right to learn more about these fields and other related occupations.

Occupational profile

Education

U of M Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar & Catalogue outlines program admission and course requirements. Use the left menu to navigate to a specific faculty and program. To determine which degree path suits your unique occupational goals, speak with a Career Consultant. For support with course registration and academic issues, speak with an Academic Advisor.

Faculty and Department Homepages
Visit the faculty and department homepage to learn about program application deadlines and approval process, as well as additional in-house resources and opportunities.

Exploring Other Education Options

Information for foreign-trained Agricultural & Biosystems Engineers  - Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials

Labour market information

Labour market information informs users of supply and demand for specific occupations and sectors. It includes such things as salary and job outlook information. These resources support informed career decision making and job search efforts. 

Resources

Professional Associations
Professional associations organize events and directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities are also available. This is a great way to learn and network.

Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring. 

Job Boards
Search occupations of interest in the industry-specific job boards below to learn about skill requirements, employers, job duties and available jobs. You may also wish to search more general online job boards.