Program Overview

Master of Science in Drug Development and Product Management 2025

Cost of Attendance for

Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.

Use this estimated cost of attendance to help determine how much money you'll need to attend UC San Diego's Master of Science in Drug Development and Product Management, and how much financial aid you may need to meet that goal. Your actual costs may differ. For more information on each Cost of Attendance element visit our Financial Aid Terms webpage.

This estimated cost of attendance is based on three terms, full-time enrollment during the academic year, and living off-campus as a graduate/professional student.

Estimated Basic Cost of Attendance

CA Residents and Non-California Residents

Cost of Attendance | Academic Year (33 weeks)
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Direct Costs
Academic Year Tuition and Fees

• UC Per Unit Program Academic Year Costs: $34,236
• UC Systemwide Student Services Fees: $1,290
• UC San Diego Campus-based Academic Year Fees: $1,125

| $36,651
Direct Costs**Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents 10 | $30,264
Indirect Costs
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $696
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,460
Transportation Expenses | $3,813
UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Fee (may be waived if covered by private insurance that is equivalent or better.) | $5,820
MS-DDPM Basic Cost of Attendance Totals for CA and Non-California Residents | $79,704

Quarterly Breakdown of Tuition and Fees

Cost of Attendance Category | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026
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Direct Costs
UC Mandatory Tuition and Fees | $11,412 | $11,412 | $11,412
UC Systemwide Student Services Fee | $430 | $430 | $430
UC San Diego Campus-based Fees | $375 | $375 | $375
UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Fee (may be waived if covered by private insurance that is equivalent or better.) | $1,940 | $1,940 | $1,940
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents 10 | $10,088 | $10,088 | $10,088
Indirect Costs
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $232 | $232 | $232
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $820 | $820 | $820
Transportation Expenses | $1,271 | $1,271 | $1,271
Quarter Cost of Attendance |$26,568 |$26,568 |$26,568

Notes

1. The Cost of Attendance (COA) does not include the one-time Document fee of $100. COA and award packages are automatically adjusted for incoming students.
2. The Cost of Attendance (COA) includes the annual UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) of $5,820.
3. Non-California Resident and international students are not charged a Non-California Resident Supplemental Tuition cost. Non-California Residents and California Residents will be considered for Federal Direct Loans only. International students will also be billed a one-time International Student Visa Administration fee of $150.
4. The MS-DDPM (Full-Time, 3 Quarters) California and Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is $79,704. Students enrolled in the MS-DDPM Program are not charged Non-CA Resident Supplemental Tuition.
5. The MS-DDPM Program California and Non-California Basic Budget Total is based on the criteria in footnote #7.
6. The Cost of Attendance (COA) above is based on a student living off-campus. A student living on-campus will have a different COA and can refer to the graduate student cost of attendance budgets for the various components and costs Graduate Students Cost of Attendance.
7. MS-DDPM (Full-Time, 3 Quarters) new students entering Fall 2025 pay $951 per credit unit. The academic year is based on 12 credit units Fall term, 12 credit units Winter term, and 12 credit units Spring term. Actual units taken may vary based on each student's enrollment. The MS-DDPM Program requires 36 completed credit units and is a 3-Quarter program.
8. The Food & Housing category includes a cost for Snacks & Meals Out. The Snacks & Meals out included in the On-Campus Food & Housing cost is $9,801. The Snacks & Meals out included in the Off-Campus Food & Housing cost is $9,801.
9. The Miscellaneous personal expenses category will be adjusted, along with federal financial aid for students enrolled less than half-time (i.e., less than 6 units). Miscellaneous personal expenses are indirect costs that are not billed to your student account.
10. Students with Dependents will be given a separate allowance in their cost of attendance.

Financial Assistance Information:

• Students may submit a Special Circumstance-Cost of Attendance Appeal with appropriate documentation for rent and utilities, transportation costs, computer purchases and/or increased books and supplies. Submission of a request does not guarantee approval.
• Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Students who are unable to complete the FAFSA and/or California Dream Act Application or who are enrolled in less than half-time (6 units), may be able to apply for a private loan.

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