RICE BIOENGINEERING

Master of Bioengineering (MBE) Program

Rice's Master of Bioengineering is a widely-recognized, professional non-thesis degree that provides students with greater depth in their training. We offer two degree concentrations: Applied Bioengineering and Global Medical Innovation.

Master Your Future

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Practical Experience

Real world problems

Access a wide variety of business training and hands-on experience that will improve your engineering professional skills.

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Professional Development

Broaden your soft skills

Combine the practical aspects of engineering with business, management, communications, leadership and entrepreneurship curriculum.

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Networking Opportunities

Industry focused

Partnerships and collaborations with leading companies in a wide variety of engineering related fields and occupations.

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MBE in Applied Bioengineering

MBE in Applied Bioengineering

The Applied Bioengineering concentration for the Rice University Master of Bioengineering degree is a flexible curriculum for students pursuing careers in academia, medicine or related fields. This concentration can be further enhanced with a course-based or research-based specialization.

Application Deadline for Spring: October 15

Application Deadline for Fall: February 1 (Priority Deadline) | April 15 (Final Deadline)

MBE Global Medical Innovation

MBE in Global Medical Innovation

The Global Medical Innovation concentration for the Rice University Master of Bioengineering degree is a one-year, full-time curriculum that combines engineering, business, and clinical training to solve real-world medical needs.  The GMI program's hands-on medical design curriculum gives students real-world experience identifying clinical needs in the U.S., Brazil, and Costa Rica through global immersion and experiential learning opportunities.

MBE-GMI Application Deadline for Fall: December 31

MBE/MD Application Deadline for Fall: January 31