MSBHP Bioscience and Health Policy at Rice University

Programme overview

MSBHP Bioscience and Health Policy is a master's degree programme at Rice University in Bioscience and Health Policy (Wiess School of Natural Sciences). The professional master's degree in Bioscience and Health Policy creates broad options for science students interested in working in biomedical research, health care professions, health care management, for the government, or in governmental relations positions at non-profit organizations, in industry, and in academic institutions. The degree totals 42-43 credit hours.

Faculty: Wiess School of Natural Sciences | Department: Bioscience and Health Policy | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 15 courses (minimum of 42-43 credit hours, depending on course selection) to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level study (graduate semester credit hours, coursework at the 500-level or above). A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken at Rice University. A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken in standard or traditional courses (with a course type of lecture, seminar, laboratory, lecture/laboratory).

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Entry requirements

Admission to graduate study in Bioscience and Health Policy is open to qualified students holding a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field. Preparation in biology, chemistry, calculus and statistics is preferred. Scores from the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required. Department faculty evaluate the previous academic record and credentials of each applicant individually and make admission decisions. The Bioscience and Health Policy Professional Master’s Program has distinct focus areas for students with primary interests in policy careers, biomedical and health care related positions, or additional post-graduate training or education after degree conferral.

Fall 2027 entry; most doctoral programmes close December 1, 2026; professional master's programmes such as MCS, MDS, MME and MChE use rolling or later deadlines (May 1 international, July 1 domestic).

Master's application fee is $85. Mechanical Engineering MME and Chemical Engineering MChE close May 1 (international) and July 1 (domestic) for Fall; Computer Science MCS/MDS close between February 10, 2027 (scholarship consideration) and July 1, 2027.

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