These are programs that allow Rice undergraduates to complete both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in five years. Students finish their bachelor's degree at the end of year 4, and then finish their master's degree at the end of year 5.
Master of Science in the field of Architecture
Research-oriented program leading to a nonprofessional degree of Master of Science in the field of Architecture. The program is structured around a three-semester-long exploration of a topic led by a Rice School of Architecture faculty member. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
The MAT is a non-thesis degree program for students who want to qualify for secondary school teaching following a bachelor's degree. Rice undergraduate students can pursue both their undergraduate and graduate degrees concurrently, completing the MAT with generally one additional year of study beyond the bachelor’s degree. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Students who are on track to fulfill the requirements of the Rice business major or minor are eligible for admission to the MAcc program prior to completing their undergraduate degree. Students potentially interested in the MAcc program are encouraged to take BUSI 305 in their sophomore or junior year. All MAcc applicants must have completed BUSI 305, BUSI 405, and BUSI 440 prior to beginning the program. Rice undergraduates can apply and gain conditional admission to the MAcc program during the summer before their senior year. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Master of Bioengineering (MBE)
A non-thesis degree that provides students with greater depth in their bioengineering training to advance their career objectives. Advanced Rice undergraduate students in good academic standing typically apply to the master's degree program during their junior or senior year. Please be aware that there could be financial aid implications if the conversion of undergraduate coursework to that of graduate level reduces your earned undergraduate credit for any semester below that of full-time status. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE)
The MChE program offers a non-thesis professional degree intended to better prepare students for a career in the field of chemical engineering. Advanced Rice undergraduate students in good academic standing typically apply to the master's degree program during their junior or senior year. Please be aware that there could be financial aid implications if the conversion of undergraduate coursework to that of graduate level reduces your earned undergraduate credit for any semester below that of full-time status. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Master of Computational and Applied Mathematics (MCAAM)
The Professional Masters of Computational and Applied Mathematics (MCAM) is a non-thesis masters program designed for students interested in a technical career path in industry or business. The MCAM program provides students with a fundamental understanding of computational and applied mathematics tools that are essential to tackle complex problems in science, engineering and business. With proper planning and coordination of undergraduate major(s) and senior year courses, Rice undergraduates have the option to complete the MCAM degree with just a 5th year of study. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Master of Energy Economics (MEECON)
Rice undergraduates may apply to the Master of Energy Economics in the second semester of their senior year. The twelve-month program trains participants to provide insightful analysis and to inform such things as capital asset decisions, firm strategic direction and future market orientation by combining the disciplined study of market and economic principles with a deep understanding of the functioning and inter-connections of the energy industry. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Master of Global Affairs (MGA)
Rice undergraduate students may apply to the Master of Global Affairs (MGA) program as a 4+1 option to earn both their baccalaureate and master’s degrees in five years. If accepted, students take courses toward the master’s degree in their senior year, while they complete requirements for their baccalaureate degree. Please be aware that there could be financial aid implications if the conversion of undergraduate coursework to that of graduate level reduces your earned undergraduate credit for any semester below that of full-time status. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Master of Mechanical Engineering (MME)
The Master of Mechanical Engineering (MME) is a non-thesis program designed for professionals. It requires 30 credit hours, with a focus on either Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. Students must complete 24 credits at Rice, including specific course sets for each focus area. Additionally, students must fulfill elective requirements and submit a field report. The program requires at least one full-time semester at Rice.
Master of Science in Bioscience and Health Policy (MSBHP)
Rice students have an option to achieve the MS in bioscience and health policy by adding an additional fifth year to the four undergraduate years of science studies. Advanced Rice students in good standing apply during their junior year, then start taking required core courses of the bioscience and health policy program during their senior year. Please be aware that there could be financial aid implications if the conversion of undergraduate coursework to that of graduate level reduces your earned undergraduate credit for any semester below that of full-time status. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Master of Science in Environmental Analysis (MSEA)
Rice students have an option to achieve the MS in environmental analysis by adding an additional fifth year to the four undergraduate years of science studies. Advanced Rice students in good standing apply during their junior year, then start taking required core courses of the environmental analysis program during their senior year. Please be aware that there could be financial aid implications if the conversion of undergraduate coursework to that of graduate level reduces your earned undergraduate credit for any semester below that of full-time status. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Master of Science in Space Studies (MSSpS)
Rice students have an option to achieve the MS in space studies by adding an additional fifth year to the four undergraduate years of science studies. Advanced Rice students in good standing apply during their junior year, then start taking required core courses of the space studies program during their senior year. Please be aware that there could be financial aid implications if the conversion of undergraduate coursework to that of graduate level reduces your earned undergraduate credit for any semester below that of full-time status. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Master of Science in Energy Geoscience (MSEG)
Rice students have an option to achieve the MS in energy geoscience by adding an additional fifth year to the four undergraduate years of science studies. Advanced Rice students in good standing apply during their junior year, then start taking required core courses of the subsurface geoscience program during their senior year. Please be aware that there could be financial aid implications if the conversion of undergraduate coursework to that of graduate level reduces your earned undergraduate credit for any semester below that of full-time status. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Master of Science in Applied Chemical Sciences (MSACS)
Rice students have an option to achieve the MS in energy geoscience by adding an additional fifth year to the four undergraduate years of science studies. Advanced Rice students in good standing apply during their junior year, then start taking required core courses of the subsurface geoscience program during their senior year. Please see additional information from the General Announcements here.
Rice-UT Public Health Scholars Program (BA/BS-MPH)
This collaborative initiative between Rice University and the University of Texas School of Public Health (UTSPH) in Houston, TX will allow selected undergraduate students interested in public health to enroll in up to 5 core courses at the UT School of Public Health during their senior year and obtain dual undergraduate and graduate credit. This unique BA/BS-MPH program will enable accepted students to accelerate and complete their Master of Public Health degree (MPH) at UTSPH in one year after completing their undergraduate degree at Rice.