Fees and Financial Aid

M.A. Biotechnology
Prospective Students

The MA degree requires two Residence Units. A Residence Unit corresponds to one semester of full-time study. Two full-time Residence Units for 2022-2023 cost $74,316. In addition, there is a $1,000 laboratory research fee required for the summer term of study. For more information on Residence Units, full-time, and part-time study, browse the Student Handbook . 

It is possible to enroll in the program on a part-time basis. For more detailed information on tuition and fees, including the fee structure for part-time study, please visit the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Tuitions and Fees (GSAS) website. 

Loans are available through the Financial Aid Office of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. GSAS maintains a searchable database of fellowships that may be relevant to your program of study.

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Department of Biological Sciences
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Columbia University
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