• The Master of Science in Bioengineering degree is a professional non-thesis master's degree.
  • Students who have a BS or BA degree in an engineering or science discipline may apply. Depending on their background, some students may need to fulfill prerequisites or take remedial engineering courses to earn the MBE degree. 
  • The MBE degree program offers two areas of specialization:
    • Applied Bioengineering: (class-based) or Applied Bioengineering: (research-based): designed as a flexible degree for students who will pursue careers in research, medicine, or related fields, or
    • Global Medical Innovation: designed specifically for students who will pursue a career in the global medical technology industry. As the medical technology industry becomes increasingly global with an emphasis on cost-effective health care solutions and clinical outcomes, Rice University seeks to prepare engineers for this new and changing environment.