Overview

About the program

Our faculty and their research teams focus on a variety of areas while our home in Houston provides rich resources for collaboration with industry and the Texas Medical Center.

Some of our key research areas in this Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering program at Rice University include biomolecular engineering, energy and sustainability, and materials and nanotechnology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics
Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics
Photoluminescence Spectroscopy
Biophysical Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Biomolecular Concepts
Drug Discovery at the Interface of Chemistry and Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-31 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 Chemical Engineering Molecular Sciences View 93 other PhDs in Chemical 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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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