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    Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Global Medical Innovation

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    Houston, USMBEIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $29,550.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Global Medical Innovation at Rice University is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MBE program based in Houston, US. Tuition is $29,550 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    One-year professional master's program focused on medical device design and innovation. Includes team-based engineering and business projects addressing unmet clinical needs identified through clinical observations in Texas Medical Center, Rio Grande Valley, and Costa Rica, plus summer internship in Costa Rica.

    Focus: coursework
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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min above 90 on the iBT, above 600 on the paper-based or above 250 on the computer-based version of the test
    IELTS
    optional
    Min the minimum score is 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (up to 36 months with STEM extension)

    $18,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Global Medical Innovation at Rice University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Global Medical Innovation at Rice University is $29,550 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Global Medical Innovation at Rice University online or in-person?
    Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Global Medical Innovation at Rice University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Global Medical Innovation at Rice University take to complete?
    Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Global Medical Innovation at Rice University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    Is Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Global Medical Innovation at Rice University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Global Medical Innovation at Rice University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Global Medical Innovation at Rice University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Global Medical Innovation at Rice University: 12 months OPT (up to 36 months with STEM extension)