Biological Sciences (MS) Tuition and Aid

Here you will find tuition and fees, as well as options and opportunities to pay for your MS in Biological Sciences graduate degree.

2026-2027 Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fee rates for the 2026-2027 academic year are outlined below. If your program is longer than one academic year, your tuition and fee rates in future years may increase. Your costs may also be different if you enroll in a different number of units each semester than the tracks outlined below.

Did you know that some research opportunities can cover the majority of the cost of the program? Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions to learn more. Also, review our financial aid and business services policies.

Full-Time Track

SemesterFall 1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2Totals
Tuition Rate Per Unit$1,164$1,164$1,199$1,199 
Enrollment9 units9 units9 units9 units36 units
Total Tuition**$10,476$10,476$10,791$10,791$42,534
Campus Comp Fee**$215$215$215$215$860
Technology Fee**$65$65$65$65$260
Graduate Activities Fee**$87$87$87$87$348
Total Cost$10,843$10,843$11,158$11,158$44,002

Half-Time Track 

SemesterFall 1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2Fall 3Spring 3Totals
Tuition Rate
Per Unit
$1,164$1,164$1,199$1,199$1,235$1,235 
Enrollment6 units6 units6 units6 units6 units6 units36 units
Total Tuition**$6,984$6,984$7,194$7,194$7,410$7,410$43,176
Campus
Comp Fee**
$215$215$215$215$215$215$1,230
Technology Fee**$65$65$65$65$65$65$390
Graduate Activities Fee**$87$87$87$87$87$87$522
Total Cost$7,351$7,351$7,561$7,561$7,777$7,777$45,378

**Tuition and fees are set by the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Board of Trustees and may change at any time. Subsequent year calculations reflect a projected 3% annual increase.

Financial Aid: Scholarships, Grants, Loans and Work-Study

There are many ways to afford a graduate education. Here are just a few: 

Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not have to be repaid and that can help to directly reduce your tuition expenses. View applicable scholarships on our Graduate Scholarships and Grants page.

Financial awards may change at any time without notice. It is the student's responsibility to check information at dominican.edu for the most current award levels. Last Updated: February 3, 2026.

Federal loans are available to help graduate students meet the cost of attending Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. Eligible graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 per award year in Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, subject to federal eligibility requirements and aggregate loan limits. Private education loans may be available to assist with remaining costs.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a FAFSA. Federal loans will be included in your financial aid award. 

Learn about what types of loans are available on the Graduate Loans page.

Work-Study is an optional form of self-help aid that allows students to apply for on-campus employment (or off-campus work with one of our community service partners) to earn extra money toward their college expenses. 

How to Apply

To be considered for Federal Work-Study, submit a FAFSA and contact the Office of Financial Aid. To learn about other opportunities, visit our Work-Study page.

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