Cost of Attendance: Ph.D. and M.S. CSTP Programs
Ph.D. Student Benefits
Our students receive a competitive stipend, full tuition remission, and individual health insurance at no cost to the student. Learn more.
The following table shows the direct expenses that are billed to students attending the Ph.D. and M.S. CSTP Programs in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. Tuition and fees are subject to change. Unless otherwise specified, fees are divided equally between Fall and Spring semesters.
Students are required to participate in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) offered by the school unless they are covered by a comparable plan and have received approval for a waiver by the Student Benefits Office.
| First Year | Subsequent Years | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,000 | $22,000 |
| Health Insurance ($522.00/month) | $5,905.80** | $6,264 |
| Matriculation Fee (Fall only) | $25 | |
| Facility Fee | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Academic Success Center Fee | $150 | $20 |
| Student Services Fee | $38 | $38 |
| **New students are billed health insurance for the last 10 days of July at a daily rate of $16.38. The monthly premium rate is assessed for August onward. | ||
Additional Fees
- International students are assessed an annual Visa Fee each fall. F-1 Visa: $75. J-1 Visa: $100.
- A Graduation Fee of $255 is assessed to M.S. CSTP students in Fall of their 2nd year and is assessed to Ph.D. students in Spring of their 4th year.
If you apply for federal financial aid, the Office of Student Financial Aid must calculate an annual cost of attendance. The cost of attendance is the maximum amount of financial aid you will be able to receive (including scholarships) while you are enrolled at Baylor College of Medicine. The chart below will estimate your annual cost of attendance while studying at BCM.
| Ph.D. and M.S. CSTP Programs 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance | First Year: $66,844.80 | Subsequent Years: $67,024 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Expenses | $32,854.80 | $33,034 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $600 | $600 |
| Transportation | $4,244 | $4,244 |
| Living Expenses, Housing and Food | $25,874 | $25,874 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,056 | $3,056 |
| Loan Fees | $216 | $216 |
Cost of Attendance: Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program
The Cost of Attendance is the combination of the direct expenses billed to you by Baylor College of Medicine—tuition, fees, and insurance--and the estimated costs of living you will incur as a student. That cost of attendance is the maximum amount you will be able to receive in financial aid while you are studying at Baylor College of Medicine.
Direct Expenses
The Office of Student Account Services bills students attending the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program for tuition, fees, and insurance as reflected in the table below. Amounts listed are divided equally between Fall and Spring semester billing unless otherwise indicated. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Students are required to participate in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) offered by the school unless they are covered by a comparable plan and have received approval for a waiver by the Student Benefits Office.
Cost of Living Estimates
Cost of living are estimates of expenses that you will incur to go to school that you will not pay directly to Baylor College of Medicine. These costs you may have already budgeted, such as housing expenses, food, and transportation. The Office of Student Financial Aid will provide you with an estimate of these costs based on sample data derived from the Baylor College of Medicine campus you will attend, using both the Cost of Living index and the number of months you will be enrolled at Baylor. The charts used to estimate student expenses are included below.
The Cost of Attendance is the combination of the direct expenses billed to you by Baylor College of Medicine—tuition, fees, and insurance--and the estimated costs of living you will incur as a student. That cost of attendance is the maximum amount you will be able to receive in financial aid while you are studying at Baylor College of Medicine.
| Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance – U.S. Residents | First Year (MSBS1): $57,512.6 | Second Year (MSBS2): $51,924 |
| First Year (MSBS1) | Second Year (MSBS2) | |
|---|---|---|
Total for 2025-2026: Billed in Fall 2025: | $21,751.6 $10,750.60 | $14,719 $6,951.00 |
| Tuition - U.S. Resident Rate | $14,000.00 | $7,000.00 |
| Health Insurance ($498.00/month) | $5,913.60* | $6,786.00** |
| Matriculation Fee (Fall Only) | $100.00 | |
| Documentation Fee | $100.00 | |
| Lab Materials Fee | $1,000.00 | |
| Academic Success Center Fee | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Student Activities Fee | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Student Services Fee | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Educational IT Fee | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Graduation Fee (Spring Only) | $295.00 |
- *New students are billed health insurance for the first 10 days of coverage at a daily rate of $16.38 for a total of $163.80. Monthly billing begins in August.
- **Second-year Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences students are billed for 6 months of health insurance in Fall and 7 months of health insurance in Spring.
| First Year (MSBS1) | Second Year (MSBS2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Indirect Charges | $33,999.00 | $37,105.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Transportation | $4,244.00 | $4,630.00 |
| Living Expenses, Housing and Food | $25,783.00 | $28,225.00 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,056.00 | $3,334.00 |
| Loan Fees | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance – Non-U.S. Residents | First Year (MSBS1): $69,434.60 | Second Year (MSBS2): $58,608 |
| First Year (MSBS1) | Second Year (MSBS2) | |
|---|---|---|
Total for 2025-2026: Billed in Fall 2025: | $35,751.60⁺ $17,750.60⁺ | $21,719.00⁺ $10,451.00⁺ |
| Tuition - Non-U.S. Resident Rate | $28,000.00 | $14,000.00 |
| Health Insurance ($498.00/month) | $5,913.60* | $6,786.00** |
| Matriculation Fee (Fall Only) | $100.00 | |
| Documentation Fee | $100.00 | |
| Lab Materials Fee | $1,000.00 | |
| Academic Success Center Fee | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Student Activities Fee | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Student Services Fee | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Educational IT Fee | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Graduation Fee (Spring Only) | $295.00 |
- ⁺ International students are assessed an annual Visa Fee each Fall. F-1 Visa: $75.00. J-1 Visa: $100.00
- *New students are billed health insurance for the first 10 days of coverage at a daily rate of $16.38 for a total of $163.80. Monthly billing begins in August.
- **Second Year Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences students are billed for 6 months of health insurance in Fall and 7 months of health insurance in Spring.
| First Year (MSBS1) | Second Year (MSBS2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Indirect Charges | $33,783.00 | $36,889.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Transportation | $4,244.00 | $4,630.00 |
| Living Expenses, Housing and Food | $25,783.00 | $28,225.00 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,056.00 | $3,334.00 |
| Loan Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |