Programs of Study
Bioprocessing & Bioenergy
Bridging science and business in bioprocessing and sustainable bio-based energy and related biosciences.
Food Science & Human Nutrition
Expertise in nutrition and food science, combined with business skills, provides many career options in the food, pharmaceutical, and ingredient sectors.
Geographic Information Science
Capturing cutting-edge geospatial technologies to market and provide real-time information to consumers and businesses is the core of the geographic information science program.
Engineering Technology & Management for Agricultural Systems
Graduates focus on the application of engineering principles, the study of technology used in agriculture, and the integration of business concepts in food and agricultural industries.
What is the Illinois PSM?
The Illinois Professional Science Master’s (PSM) offers M.S. degree programs combining scientific knowledge and business know-how.
The programs are full-time, do not require a thesis, and are completed in 18-months — three semesters and one summer term.
Poster Showcase Features PSM Students' Internship Experiences
Please join us on September 25, from 4-6 pm at the Heritage Room, ACES Library!
Apply today! Admissions for Fall 2025 are open!
Join one of the most innovative master's degree programs in the world at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign!
IL PSM December 2023 Graduates
Congratulations to our December 2023 IL PSM Graduates! Your achievements mark a fantastic start. Stay curious, embrace opportunities, and keep excelling. Here's to a brilliant future ahead!
By the Numbers
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100% of IL PSM students have completed an internship!
83
83% of IL PSM graduates are employed within 6 months.
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25-35 students enroll annually, allowing personalized support.
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