MS/PhD Costs & Aid
Cost of Study
Registration fees for College of Pharmacy graduate students enrolled for Fall 2007/Spring 2008 are approximately $2,884 per semester (if 7 or more units of study are taken).
Non-resident tuition depends on the number of credits taken. Twelve or more credits cost $5403.00 per semester for out-of-state and foreign students.
For more information on exact registration fees, see The University of Arizona Fee and Rate Schedule. (select "graduate, regular")
Graduate Assistantship Financial Support
Graduate assistantships are available to PhD students. There is limited funding for master's degree students.
Current assistantship funding
Grad Assist 1 = $20,250 First-year students
Grad Assist II = $21,444 Second-year student without prior master's degree
Grad Assoc I = $22,017 Second-year student with prior master's degree
Grad Assoc II = $22,488 After student passes comprehensive exams
Tuition is waived for students who are employed by The University of Arizona as research or teaching assistants. Graduate assistants will receive 90% remission of in-state registration fees paid. Registration waivers may be obtained from the College of Pharmacy Graduate Program office to cover the remaining 10% of registration fees, but are awarded based on availability of funds.
The College of Pharmacy requires that students who are on graduate assistantships must enroll for 12 units fall and spring semesters, and 1 unit during summer I and summer II sessions.
Health Insurance
Individual health insurance coverage is included as a benefit to graduate assistants. Students must enroll for health insurance every semester through Student Link, in order to take advantage of this benefit.
Other Fellowships and Scholarship Information
Students are encouraged to seek their own scholarships and fellowships. Below are a few possible opportunities for additional financial support.
***Science Foundation Arizona Graduate Research Fellowships***
***American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE)***
American Association of University Women
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/university_scholar.cfm
Acheivement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS Foundation)
http://quiz2.chem.arizona.edu/attachments/images/ARCS%20Foundation%20Application1.doc
Marshall Foundation
Dissertation Fellowship
http://grad.arizona.edu/Current_Students/Financial_Resources/Meritorious_Awards.php
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
http://www.nsfgradfellows.org/
Philanthropic Education Organization
http://www.peointernational.org/
Spencer Foundation
http://www.spencer.org/
Dissertation Fellowships for Research Related to Education
The University of Arizona Graduate College
http://grad.arizona.edu/Current_Students/Financial_Resources/Meritorious_Awards.php
Travel Grants
Travel grants are available through the UA Graduate and Professional Student Council. The deadlines for submission of applications are August 1, October 1, December 1, February 1, April 1, and June 1. To find out more about how to apply for a grant, please go to: http://www.gpsc.arizona.edu/sections/funding/fundingSubsection/travelGrants.php
Other Resources
http://grad.arizona.edu/Current_Students/Financial_Resources/Other_Resources.php
Further information
For general questions regarding the graduate programs in the College of Pharmacy, contact Nancy Colbert, program coordinator, (520) 626-7265 or by fax (520)626-2466