The Master's Program is a minimum two-year course of study, requiring registration for seven quarters (summer, fall, winter, spring in the first year, and fall, winter, and spring in the second year). The fees for 2025-2026 are $34,050 per year (approved by the UC Office of the President, May 1, 2025). Students who require additional time in the program will be charged on a per-quarter basis. Fees are subject to change without notice and do not include post-admit admissions costs for transcript requests or 3rd party transcript verification reports, health insurance, books, supplies or software.. For students who need to purchase health insurance, please visit UCSF Student Health and Counseling Services website for assistance.
Please refer to the Advanced Training in Clinical Research section of the Office of the Registrar fee page for further details.
Selected applicants will be eligible to have their fees offset by a Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Scholarship of up to $5000 in year 1 and $2000 in the 2nd year of the program. Beginning Summer 2026, offsets will be applied annually during the Spring quarter. (Note: this is subject to change)
Applicants who meet the following criteria will be eligible for the fee offset in year 1:
- Demonstrated excellence in the performance of academic work and clinical care based on prior transcripts, publications, and letters of recommendation. This criterion will be evaluated by the Master's Degree Program Admissions Committee; AND
- Concurrent enrollment in a University of California-sponsored residency or postdoctoral fellowship program that is recognized by the University of California Office of Graduate Medical Education; or being a registered student in one of the professional schools or graduate programs at the University of California (in a program other than the MS in Clinical & Epidemiological Research Program); or holding a full-time salaried University of California faculty, academic or staff position. Individuals will be asked to provide proof of University of California status.
In the second year, a $2000 scholarship will be provided to all students in good standing who are making timely progress toward graduation requirements. Offsets will be applied annually during the Spring quarter. (Note: this is subject to change)
Enrollment Deposit:
Beginning Fall 2025, all successful non-UC-affiliated applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable $1000 deposit to hold their enrollment spot. This $1000 will be applied towards the total fees upon enrollment.
Financial Assistance
Prospective students in need of financial assistance should contact the UCSF Graduate Division financial support office.