Overview

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the MS and PhD degrees in the field of Bioengineering at Rice University, students will be able to:

Acquire a graduate-level understanding of foundations in Bioengineering and apply this material across a variety of sub-disciplines.
Integrate knowledge from different sources to solve a defined Bioengineering problem.
Acquire deep knowledge in a sub-discipline in which they will pursue their thesis.
Demonstrate professional skills in both oral and written communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Statistics for Bioengineering & Biotechnology
Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research
Life Sciences Entrepreneurship
Professional Development for Bioengineering
Mechanics, Transport, and Cellular Signaling
Instrumentation and Molecular Analysis
Computational Biology
Biomaterials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

A minimum of 90 credit hours of approved coursework beyond the bachelor's degree and a minimum of 60 hours beyond a master's degree.

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 138 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form & Fee
Transcripts
Official Test Scores
English Language Proficiency (International applicants only)
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample
Recommendation Letters

Tuition Fee

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International

59784 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 59784 USD per year during 60 months.
National

59784 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 59784 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

59784 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 59784 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Houston

1067 - 1950 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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