Fees
21 Month Program
Students will pay a per unit rate, with a 5% increase each fall through fall 2028.
- Academic Year: 2025 - 2026 - $1,071 per unit
- Academic Year: 2026 - 2027 - $1,124 per unit
- Academic Year: 2027 - 2028 - $1,239 per unit
Total program duration is 21 months. Total units needed to complete the program is 36 units.
Visit Professional Education for additional information.
Financial Aid
Students enrolled in the MS in Biotechnology program obtain fund their education in one of the following ways:
- Take loans for graduate studies
- Work full time or part time during the program
- Get their employer to pay for some or all the tuition
Financial Aid Resources
- Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
- College of Graduate Studies - Funding Opportunities
- Scholarships for International Students
Employment
Students typically work during the day since courses are in the evening and weekends. While on campus students can either work in industry, as a teaching assistant (apply through the Biological Sciences Department), or various positions on campus.
International students may work on campus the first year and may work off-campus in their second year with a CPT. International students will need to check with International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) regarding any employment to ensure their visa requirements are satisfied.
Some teaching assistant positions are available. Please apply through the Department of Biological Sciences. The positions are competitive and you must apply during the prior semester to be considered.
