MS in Bioscience and Health Policy

Rice University

Houston, Texas, USA
MS in Bioscience and Health Policy
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The Bioscience and Health Policy track will give students a deep background in biological sciences complemented by courses in sociology, economics, and policy studies to foster their understanding of the role of science in policymaking and the role of public policy in science
  • The Bioscience and Health Policy degree requires a minimum of 39 credit hours, not including the internship
  • This program focuses on training bioscience and health policy analysts, providing them with the tools to face the complex challenges inherent in the bioscience research, public health, and the U.S. healthcare systems and health-related industries
  • The MS degree is not offered as a standalone degree and is a part of the Ph.D. program. Admitted students will also need to complete a Ph.D. degree. This degree is fully sponsored by the university. The stipend will also be given
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees0 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must have completed a bachelors degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • B.S. or B.A. degree in biology or related science field with a strong background in biology
  • Completed course work in biology, chemistry, calculus, and statistics
  • Good critical thinking and communication skills
  • Completed course work in introductory economics is preferred
ExamsTOEFL: 90

IELTS: 7

GRE: Accepted

Additional info
  • Applicants with a degree from a university where English is the official language are exempt from submitting TOEFL/IELTS scores
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