Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 70 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 22,440 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - California State University San Marcos

  CAD 14,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0  Minimum Listening - 5.5  Minimum Reading - 5.5  Minimum Writing - 6.0  Minimum Speaking - 5.5  
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 80
• GRE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 300.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 65.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree with a major in a bioscience or chemistry or related area.
• Applicants should have courses or experience in:
  • Molecular Cell Biology or Molecular/Cellular Biotechnology
  • Microbiology or Biology of Microorganisms
  • Statistics
  • Chemistry or Biochemistry

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) has extended the deadlines for their $1,000 USD scholarship opportunities for Fall 2025!

New Scholarship Deadlines

•   CSUSM: Confirm enrollment by 13 june 2025

CSUSM Scholarship Details

All students who have been admitted to CSUSM for Fall 2025 will receive a $1,000 USD scholarship award offer and must confirm their place by 13 june 2025.

•    No additional application required.
•    Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
•    Available for Year 1 only; applied as a credit to the student’s account: $500 USD for Fall 2025 and $500 USD for Spring 2026.
•    May not be combined with any other scholarships or discounts for Year 1 (students may apply for other CSUSM-based funding for Year 2 and beyond).
•    If a student is awarded a scholarship for Fall 2025 but receives a visa denial and decides to defer to Spring 2026, CSUSM will honor the scholarship award for one deferral only.

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.