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PhD in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Ph.D.BPS)

2026-2027 Academic Year

Students receive teaching assistantship of approximately $30,000 per year and a full tuition waiver.

  • Tuition is $969.00 per unit.
  • All budgets are estimated costs and subject to change.The budget is for the student and educational expenses during the period of enrollment only.
Tuition & Fees 1st Year

20 units

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Year

20 units

Tuition 19,380 19.380
Student Body Fees N/A N/A
Student Service Fee 978 978
Lab Fee 565 565
Health Insurance 5,374 5,374
Graduation Fees N/A 475
Estimated Total Tuition and Fees   26,297 26,772

 


OTHER EDUCATIONAL COSTS – Non-required costs that can be funded with loans/scholarships


First Year Second Year

 

Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment 1,304 1,304
Living Expenses 33,220 33,220
Personal Expenses 7,744 7,744
Transportation 9,724 9,724
Loan Fees First Year Second Year

 

Direct Unsubsidized Loan Fees 530 530
Grad PLUS Loan Fees 3,382 3,382

To see a sample of what your loan repayment schedule may look like, please visit the Federal Student Aid Repayment Estimator Calculator.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Western University of Health Sciences provides financial support to recruit and retain outstanding students. No one should think that higher education is beyond his or her reach simply because of cost. With the help of federal, state, institutional and private funded scholarships and awards, students can achieve their educational goals for the future. Many WesternU colleges and programs offer incoming students recruitment scholarships based on the strength of a student’s admissions application and interview as well as their contributions to the community. A separate application is not required. When a student is accepted into the program and selected for a scholarship, the offer will be made at the same time that the admissions offer is made.