Program Overview

Master of Science in Drug Development and Product Management 2024

Introduction

The Master of Science in Drug Development and Product Management is a program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the pharmaceutical industry. The program is offered by the University of California, San Diego, and is tailored to meet the needs of students who are interested in pursuing a career in drug development and product management.

Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance for the Master of Science in Drug Development and Product Management program is estimated to be $73,179 for the academic year. This includes:

• Direct Costs:
  • Academic Year Tuition and Fees: $34,950
  • Living Expenses: $26,133
• Indirect Costs:
  • Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment: $645
  • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $2,277
  • Transportation Expenses: $3,531
  • UC San Diego Health Insurance Fee: $5,643

Quarterly Breakdown of Tuition and Fees

The quarterly breakdown of tuition and fees is as follows:

• Fall 2024:
  • UC Mandatory Tuition and Fees: $10,872
  • UC Systemwide Student Services Fee: $418
  • UC San Diego Campus-based Fees: $360
  • UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Fee: $1,881
• Winter 2025:
  • UC Mandatory Tuition and Fees: $10,872
  • UC Systemwide Student Services Fee: $418
  • UC San Diego Campus-based Fees: $360
  • UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Fee: $1,881
• Spring 2025:
  • UC Mandatory Tuition and Fees: $10,872
  • UC Systemwide Student Services Fee: $418
  • UC San Diego Campus-based Fees: $360
  • UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Fee: $1,881

Notes

• The Cost of Attendance (COA) does not include the one-time Document fee of $100.
• The COA includes the annual UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) of $5,643.
• Non-California Resident and international students are not charged a Non-California Resident Supplemental Tuition cost.
• International students will also be billed a one-time International Student Visa Administration fee of $150.

Financial Assistance Information

• Students may submit Cost of Attendance Add-On forms with appropriate documentation for rent and utilities, transportation costs, computer purchases, and/or increased books and supplies.
• 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.

Net Price Calculator

The Net Price Calculator is a tool that can be used to estimate the cost of attendance and the amount of financial aid that may be available.

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