Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in the field of Bioengineering / Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree with Baylor College of Medicine

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in the field of Bioengineering / Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree with Baylor College of Medicine

    Duration5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 52,070 / Year
    Apply DateAugust 15, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 22, 2022

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in the field of Bioengineering / Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree with Baylor College of Medicine

    About

    PhD/MD Coordinated Degrees Program

    Upon completing the PhD degree in the field of Bioengineering, students will be able to:

    1. Acquire a graduate-level understanding of foundations in Bioengineering and apply this material across a variety of sub-disciplines.
    2. Integrate knowledge from different sources to solve a defined Bioengineering problem.
    3. Acquire deep knowledge in a sub-discipline in which they will pursue their thesis.
    4. Demonstrate professional skills in both oral and written communication.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    PhD/MD Coordinated Degrees Program

    For general university requirements, see Graduate Degrees. For additional requirements, regulations, and procedures for all graduate programs, please see All Graduate Students. This PhD/MD dual degree program is offered by Rice University Bioengineering Department and Baylor College of Medicine. This coordinated degrees program prepares students for research careers in medicine. Students must initially be accepted into program through Baylor College of Medicine.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 90

    English Program Requirements

    The English Language Proficiency Requirement may be waived for an international student who received a degree from an institution in which English is the official language of communication. Contact the admitting program for more information.

    The following language proficiency tests are accepted by Rice graduate programs and will be used to assess English language proficiency. Please note the below scores are the minimum requirement, though some program requirements will be higher.

    • The TOEFL IBT Home. A minimum score of 90 is required
    • IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required.
    • Duolingo. A minimum score of 115 is required.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    1. Find your graduate program(s) of interest and submit an interest form. Click here for a listing of schools and departments.
    2. Research the cost of study and available financial support. Qualified doctoral students often receive tuition waivers and a generous stipend.
    3. Look at our facts and stats on admissions, enrollment and degrees awarded.
    4. Learn more about research at Rice.
    5. Find out what living in Houston is like.

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in the field of Bioengineering / Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree with Baylor College of Medicine

    Rice University

    Rice University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Houston