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BS Bioengineering at Rice University

Rice University, United States

Programme overview

BS Bioengineering is a undergraduate degree programme at Rice University in Bioengineering (George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing). To train the next generation of leaders in bioengineering, Rice's Department of Bioengineering has created an innovative teaching program that transcends boundaries between bioengineering, basic science, and clinical medicine, integrating the academic, industrial, and societal perspectives. Our hands-on approach to education is supported by a long-standing tradition of cross-disciplinary research and education. The degree totals 97-99 credit hours.

Faculty: George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Bioengineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 37 courses (97-99 credit hours, depending on course selection) to satisfy major requirements. A minimum of 131 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 20 courses (48 credit hours) taken at the 300-level or above. A minimum major GPA of 2.00 or higher in all coursework that satisfies requirements for the major.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the university through Rice undergraduate admissions; no separate admission requirements are published for this major.

USD 71,140 a year (2026-27). Standard undergraduate tuition for students entering 2024 or later (students who entered before 2024 pay $65,280); one rate for all undergraduate majors and all students. Estimate; excludes student activity, recreation and health and wellness fees, room a Source

Entry term is Fall. Early Decision I and II and Regular Decision are offered.

Early Decision I closes November 1 with decisions by mid-December; Early Decision II and Regular Decision close January 4, Regular Decision decisions by April 1. The application fee is $75. SAT/ACT scores are optional (recommended, not required).

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