CSUCI's MS Biotech & Bioinformatics Program is the most affordable MS in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. In fact, Washington Monthly ranked CSUCI highly in College and University category “Best Bang for the Buck” in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. We are currently #17 as of 2021.
Estimated Program Cost*
Total Units Required: 34-35
Cost Per Unit: $825
Estimated Total Cost: $28,050-28,875
*Textbooks are not included in fees. Extended University makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules may be increased periodically. Any increase in fees will be published upon approval and students will be notified.
*Biotech lab fees: $125 per course. Courses with lab fee: Bio 502, 505, 510, 597
Prerequisites fees not included above (0-9 units as assigned)
Campus services included in tuition fee:
- Library privileges
- Writing & Multiliteracy Center
- Disability Services
Campus services not included in tuition fee:
- Health Center
- Associated Student’s activities
- Career services
- Instructionally Related Activities (IRA)
Optional Campus Services available at extra cost Recreation Center Student ID
- Financial Aid in the form of loans and scholarships may be available for eligible students.
- Veterans Affairs Program assists prospective and enrolled student veterans and dependents.