Program Tuition
Professional tuition and fees for students entering the program in fall 2027 is available here. Out-of-state and international students pay the same per unit fee amount. The 36-unit program can be taken on a part- or full-time basis.
Books, supplies, lab materials and cost of living are not included in the tuition.
Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented. Please refer to the UC Davis 2026-2027 Tuition and Fees site for the most recent information.
Financial Aid
Students enrolled in at least five (5) units per quarter may be eligible for federal financial aid and/or educational loans. Each category has different requirements and restrictions. For details on how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships website.
Additional information for domestic students can be found on the Financial Aid and Scholarships and Types of Financial Aid pages on the Graduate Studies site.
Additional information for international students can be found on the International Student Information and International Scholarships pages on the UC Davis Financial Aid site.
Students enrolled in fewer than five (5) units per quarter are not eligible for financial aid.
Schedule of Refunds
If a student drops courses between the 1st and 15th day of the quarter, they will receive a 100% tuition refund. If a student drops courses on the 16th day of the quarter or later, they will receive a 0% tuition refund.
If students withdraw from the university, they are subject to the standard schedule of refunds, which can be found on the Fee Refunds page on the Office of the University Registrar site.