Rice University George R. Brown School of Engineering
Master of Bioengineering (MBE)
Houston, USA
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: Rice University's Master of Bioengineering (MBE) is a professional non-thesis degree that deepens bioengineering training. It offers two concentrations: Applied Bioengineering (AB) and Global Medical Innovation (GMI). The AB concentration provides a flexible curriculum for students pursuing careers in academia or medicine, with optional course- or research-based specializations. Keywords: bioengineering, medical innovation, translational research, biomedical devices.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter roles such as biomedical engineer, clinical engineer, medical device developer, regulatory affairs specialist, healthcare consultant, or PhD candidate. They work in industry, hospitals, startups, academic labs, regulatory agencies, focusing on device design, product development, translational research and commercialization.
The Rice University Master of Bioengineering (MBE) is a widely recognized, professional non-thesis degree that provides students with greater depth in their bioengineering training. We offer 2 degree concentrations: Applied Bioengineering (AB) and Global Medical Innovation (GMI).
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.
