Tuition and Fees
Updated as of September 1, 2022. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Understanding Your Costs at UHSA
All tuition and fees are listed in U.S. dollars. UHSA maintains a transparent, term-based tuition structure so students and sponsors can clearly understand the total cost of attendance before enrollment.
Program Cost Overview
UHSA’s MD tuition is designed to provide a more attainable path to a medical degree than the typical medical school cost structure.
Premedical Sciences Tuition Total: $14,601
Doctor of Medicine Tuition Total: $107,419
| Program | Cost Per Term | Terms | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premedical Sciences Program | $4,867 | 3 | $14,601 |
| Basic Sciences (MD Years 1–2) | $9,867 | 5 | $49,335 |
| Basic Sciences Review | $9,000 | 1 | $9,000 |
| Clinical Sciences (MD Years 3–4) | $12,271 | 4 | $49,084 |
Tuition is billed per term. Students are not required to pay the entire tuition upfront.
These figures represent tuition only and do not include optional living expenses, travel, or personal costs.
Tuition by Term
Premedical Sciences Program
Term I:
Term II:
Term III
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
Basic Sciences (MD Years 1–2)
Term I-V (per term):
$ 9,867
Term VI (Basic Science Review):
Clinical Sciences (MD Years 3–4)
Term I–IV (per term):
$12,271
- UHSA uses electronic books for the basic sciences semesters. This cost is included in the Student Services fee students pay every term.
- All students must have comprehensive health coverage and may elect to buy a student health insurance policy provided by Cigna should they require it.
Additional Clinical Costs (applies during clinical rotations only)
Extended Clinical Rotations – Cost Per Week
- Only applicable to students who take more than four terms to complete clerkships.
Malpractice insurance (Clinical Sciences) – Two annual payments
- Malpractice insurance is required before commencing clinical clerkships. The clinical sciences department organizes coverage.
These costs apply only during the Clinical Sciences portion of the program.
One-Time and Administrative Fees
Seat Deposit
- Applied towards your tuition upon acceptance.
Late Registration
Only if payment deadlines are missed.
A $500 late payment fee applies if tuition remains unpaid after a second billing notice and the new due date passes.
Student Services – Per Term
- Support services for all students
Shelf Examination – Per Exam
- NBME Subject Examination
Graduation
- Cost of the diploma, mailing fees, and other administrative expenses associated with graduation and postgraduate services.