RICE UNIVERSITY PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM

School Location: Houston, TX

Program Delivery: Online

Age: 13+

Gender: Coed

Dates: Courses available throughout the year

Session Length: Two or Four Weeks

Category: Medicine

Sub-Categories: Pre-Med, STEM, Engineering

Cost: $1195

Website: bit.ly/ri_tisummerguide2023

Rice is a community of curious thinkers, passionate dreamers and energetic doers who believe that improving the world demands more than bold thought and brave action. It takes unconventional wisdom. Our goal in creating Rice University’s Precollege Online Program is to provide an experience for students ages 13+ that embodies these values. Our program is designed for high school students who wish to dive deeper into a subject that piques their interest, such as genome engineering or physiology. Study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. Finish a Capstone Project and earn a Certificate of Completion for your college application.

Available Courses:

Genome Engineering: Changing the Future of Medicine

Are you fascinated by the role genetics play in disease? Have you ever wondered how your DNA works to create your genetic makeup? This course allows you to delve into genome engineering and how the human genome can be edited to treat diseases, such as Sickle Cell and other hereditary blood disorders. Study the ethics surrounding genome editing and compare the various design tools utilized, especially as applied in the medical field. If you see yourself pursuing this topic in college, or one day in a career, this course is a great place to start.

Physiology: The Foundations of Medicine

Are you fascinated by how the human body operates? Do the inner workings of various organ systems intrigue you? Physiology is the study of how the systems work together in a healthy body, and what can go wrong. This course provides a deep dive into the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems and how they work in harmony. Hear from practicing physicians who will describe the pathological complications they may encounter.