MS/PhD Costs & Aid
Cost of Study
Registration fees for College of Pharmacy graduate students enrolled for Fall 2009 semester are $3,822 (if 7 or more units of study are taken).
Non-resident tuition depends on the number of credits taken. Twelve or more credits cost $7,356 per semester for non-Arizona residents.
For more information on exact registration fees, see The University of Arizona Fee and Rate Schedule. (select "graduate, regular")
Student Health Insurance
The cost of student health insurance is $600 for the fall semester, and $953 for spring and summer. Please visit the Campus Health website for additional information about fees and insurance (http://www.health.arizona.edu/webfiles/main.htm)
Graduate Assistantship Financial Support
Graduate assistantships are available to PhD students. There is limited funding for masters degree students.
Current assistantship funding
Grad Assist 1 = $20,425 First-year students
Grad Assist II = $21,619 Second-year student without prior masters degree
Grad Assoc I = $22,192 Second-year student with prior masters degree
Grad Assoc II = $22,663 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 100% remission of in-state registration fees paid.
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.
American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE)
Acheivement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS Foundation)
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
Philanthropic Education Organization
Spencer Foundation
The University of Arizona Graduate College Financial Resources
The University of Arizona Graduate College 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
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