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Master of Science in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSBPS)
2023/2024
- All budgets are estimated costs and subject to change.
- The budget is for the student and educational expenses during the period of enrollment only.
- (Cost per unit $850.00 based on 20 units per year)
| Tuition & Fees | First Year 10 Months | Second Year 10 Months |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 17,000 | 17,000 |
| Student Body Fees (not applicable to this program) | N/A | N/A |
| Top Hat | 27 | 27 |
| Graduation Fees | N/A | 350 |
| Budget Items/Estimated Costs | First Year 10 Months | Second Year 10 Months |
|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies (not applicable to this program) | N/A | N/A |
| Living Expenses (room + food) | 18,720 | 18,720 |
| Misc. Personal Expenses | 6,226 | 6,226 |
| Transportation | 3,240 | 3,240 |
| Loan Fees | First Year 10 Months | Second Year 10 Months |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Unsubsidized Loan Fees | 217 | 217 |
| Grad PLUS Loan Fees | 1,053 | 1,068 |
| Total Estimated Budget | 46,456 | 46,821 |
Masters PharmD / Spring Start and Fall completion
| Tuition and Fees | Spring Start | Fall completion |
| 5 months | 5 months | |
| Tuition | 8,500 | 8,500 |
| Student Body Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Graduation Fees | N/A | 350 |
| Budget Items/Estimated Costs | ||
| Books & Supplies (not applicable to this program) | N/A | N/A |
| Living Expenses (room + food) | 9,355 | 9,355 |
| Misc. Personal Expenses | 3,112 | 3,112 |
| Transportation | 1,521 | 1,521 |
| Loan Fees | ||
| Direct Unsubsidized Loan Fees | 217 | 217 |
| Grad PLUS Loan Fees | 93 | 108 |
| Total Estimated Budget | 22,798 | 23,163 |
There were no graduates for the Master of Science in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences program for 2017, 2019 and 2020 that had WesternU debt. the average indebtedness for 2014 was $18,080, for 2016 was $532 and for 2018 the average indebtedness was $862.
The Pharmacy program has two disbursements per academic year. One in the fall before school starts and one in the spring.
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