Biosystems student advising

Find the academic advising resources you need to succeed as a Biosystems Engineering student. 

What courses do I need to take?

As program changes occur from time to time, the complete list of courses required to complete your Biosystems Engineering degree depends upon the year in which you were admitted to the Department of Biosystems Engineering.

Program audit forms

What order should I take my courses?

View the flowcharts to help you decide which order to take your courses. Choose the 8-term flowchart if you plan to finish the program in 4 years or the 10-term flowchart if you plan to finish in 5 years. It is recommended that you follow one of these flowcharts to minimize registration difficulties. The 5-year chart is most commonly used among our students. The arrows in the flowchart indicate prerequisite and co-requisite relationships that exist between courses.

5 year flow charts

4 year flow charts

Electives and specializations

Other information

Complementary studies elective

Complementary studies electives are required to give the engineering student exposure to topics outside the fields of science and engineering. There are many university courses that fulfill this requirement. Any course at the 1000-level or above from the faculties of Arts or Management, or the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics can be used as a Complementary Studies elective. However, ARTS 1100 Introduction to University many not be used for credit in the Price Faculty of Engineering. If you are planning to complete a specialization there are specific courses to be used as complementary studies electives. Other university courses which do not cover topics of science or engineering may also be acceptable. 

Free elective

Any university course at the 1000-level or above can be used as a free elective. However, ARTS 1100 Introduction to University may not be used for credit in the Price Faculty of Engineering. Please note that additional BIOE design electives can be taken as free electives. If you are planning to complete a specialization there are specific courses to be used as free electives.

Minors are available to Biosystems Engineering Students

Consult the General Calendar for specific requirements for Engineering minors. Please note the Agribusiness Minor is listed specifically under the Biosystems Engineering Program.

Minors include:

  • Agribusiness
  • Arts
  • Computer Sciences
  • Management
  • Math
  • Music
  • Recreational Studies

Courses required for admission to medicine

A Bachelor’s Degree in Biosystems Engineering is a recognized degree for admission to Medicine at the University of Manitoba. Students planning to apply for entrance to Medicine at the University of Manitoba after completing a BSc in Biosystems Engineering should refer to the Faculty of Medicine for eligibility requirements and the application process. 

Questions? Contact your student advisor

Nammy Nadarajah
Undergraduate Student Advisor
Room E2-376 EITC

Narmatha.Nadarajah@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9409