Bioresource engineering is an interdisciplinary field that combines biology, agriculture, food science, and environmental engineering with the problem-solving power of traditional engineering. Our students learn how to design sustainable technologies and systems that support global food production, protect natural ecosystems, and improve quality of life. Whether you're interested in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, water management, or eco-friendly food systems, this program equips you with the skills to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (Bioresource) benefit from a collaborative curriculum that integrates other departments in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering. McGill's Bioresource Engineering program is accredited through the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. Graduates are eligible for registration as professional engineers (P.Eng.) in any province in Canada, as well as some international jurisdictions.
Explore our programs
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Bioresource Engineering Major (B.Eng.(Bioresource)) (113 credits)
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Bioresource Engineering - Professional Agrology (B.Eng.(Bioresource)) (113 credits)
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Bioresource Engineering Honours (B.Eng.(Bioresource)) (113 credits)
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Customize your degree
You can select your complementary courses to follow one of three non-restrictive streams streams: Bio-Environmental, Bio-Production and Bio-process Engineering. In addition, students may choose to follow the Bioresource Engineering Professional Agrology Program as well as the Bioresource Engineering Honours Program. Multiple minors are also available.
Bio-Environmental Engineering
Students who follow the Bio-Environmental Engineering stream will learn to be responsible stewards of the environment and natural resources. This stream includes the study of soil and water quality management and conservation, organic waste treatment, urban and rural ecology, sustainability engineering, biodiversity preservation, climate change adaptation, and many other related topics.
Bio-Production Engineering
Students who follow the Bio-Production Engineering stream use natural sciences and engineering skills to design systems and machines for the production of different types of crops, animal-based products, and biomass. Students learn about the design of machines and structures, different production systems and technologies, instrumentation and controls, geospatial data management, precision agriculture, and emerging intelligent bio-production concepts.
Bio-Process Engineering
Through the Bio-Process Engineering stream, students apply engineering principles to transform agricultural commodities and biomass into products such as food, fiber, fuel, and biochemicals. Topics include the engineering of foods and food processes, physical properties of biological materials, post-harvest technology, fermentation and bio-processing, the management of organic wastes, biotechnology, the design of machinery for bioprocessing, etc.
