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Bachelor's Degree in Biosystems Engineering. Department of Biosystem Engineering. Faculty of Agricultural Tehnology. Technological Educational institute of Thessaly.

Description

The graduate Biosystems Engineers are capable of:
- Designing effective and safe systems and mechanisms for the production, storage, transport, processing, and packaging of agricultural products.
- Designing and developing technology and procedures for the more effective use of natural resources and the utilization of renewable sources of energy.
- Developing solutions for alternative and environmentally-friendly uses for the agricultural products of by-products and wastes.
- Designing and manufacture machinery and mechanisms, perform machinery testing, and suggest methods for improvement.
- Designing practices for the more effective use of the mechanical equipment and for controlling soil corrosion and compression.

Further Information

Upon completing their studies, the graduates of the Biosystem Engineering Department acquire the necessary, as per the international standards, theoretical and technological knowledge and skills, in order to successfully proceed with the following: a) pursue Postgraduate Studies in Tertiary Educational Institutions domestically or abroad, b) follow, based on the background of their studies, the fast developments, both theoretical and technological, in their cognitive subject, and c) work in every aspect of the subject of the Department, either as freelancers or as managers or executives in relevant or public businesses, organisations, and agencies.

Relation To Employment

The degree of Biosystems Engineer is necessary to practice this profession, as per Presidential Decree 109/1989 (Government Gazette 47/bulletin Α/10-2-89).

Transitions

Access to this type of qualification have those who have completed at least the secondary education (level 4).
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 7 or 8.

Ways To Aquire

Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.

Awarding Body

Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly

Qualification Type

BACHELOR DEGREE (PTYCHIO/DIPLOMA ANOTATIS EKPAIDEFSIS)

Name

Higher education

Purpose

Basic

Duration

4 years

Thematic Areas

Engineering and engineering trades
Environmental protection technology
Agriculture
Crop and livestock production
Horticulture