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Biology

Specialization

Biology UG programs offer students a comprehensive foundation in studying life and living organisms. These programs cover various topics, from molecular biology to ecology. Pursuing a biology UG degree opens doors to diverse career paths in healthcare, research, environmental science, and biotechnology. Whether studying abroad or in India, biology UG programs equip students with critical thinking skills and scientific knowledge for understanding and addressing global biological challenges.

Scope & Opportunities

Top 5 Universities for Biology UG Programs:

Abroad:

University	Country	Duration	Average First Year Annual Fees (INR)
Harvard University	USA	4 years	INR 38,00,000
University of Cambridge	UK	3 years	INR 32,00,000
Stanford University	USA	4 years	INR 40,00,000
ETH Zurich	Switzerland	3 years	INR 8,00,000
University of Tokyo	Japan	4 years	INR 5,00,000

In India:

University	Duration	Average First Year Annual Fees (INR)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore	4 years	INR 25,000
University of Delhi	3 years	INR 20,000
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai	3 years	INR 30,000
Madras Christian College, Chennai	3 years	INR 25,000
Loyola College, Chennai	3 years	INR 28,000

Eligibility Requirements:

Completion of 10+2 or equivalent with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Minimum 60-70% aggregate marks in 10+2 (varies by institution)
English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL for international students)
Entrance exams (e.g., SAT/ACT for US universities, NEET for some Indian universities)
Letters of recommendation and statement of purpose (for some universities)

Courses Available and Average Fees:

Course	Average Fees per year (INR)
BSc Biology	INR 20,000 - 5,00,000
BSc Microbiology	INR 25,000 - 4,00,000
BSc Biotechnology	INR 30,000 - 5,00,000
BSc Zoology	INR 20,000 - 3,00,000
BSc Botany	INR 20,000 - 3,00,000
BSc Biochemistry	INR 25,000 - 4,00,000

Scholarships for Indian Students:

Abroad:

Scholarship	Amount (INR)	Requirement	Number of Awardees
Tata Scholarships for Cornell University	Full tuition	Merit-based	20 annually
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarship	INR 3,00,000 - 10,00,000	Merit-based	4-5 annually
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship	Up to INR 70,00,000	Merit-based	10-12 annually
Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship	50% of total costs	Need and merit-based	Varies
GREAT Scholarships India	INR 15,00,000 - 18,00,000	Merit-based	60 annually

In India:

Scholarship	Amount (INR)	Requirement	Number of Awardees
KVPY Fellowship	INR 5,000 - 7,000 per month	Merit-based	1200 annually
INSPIRE Scholarship	INR 80,000 per year	Merit-based	10,000 annually
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship	INR 10,000 per year	Merit-based	82,000 annually
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Scholarship	INR 1,250 per month	Merit-based	1000 annually
Pragati Scholarship for Girls	INR 30,000 - 40,000 per year	Merit-based	4000 annually

Job Opportunities and Average Salaries:

Job Role	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Research Assistant	INR 2,50,000 - 5,00,000
Lab Technician	INR 2,00,000 - 4,00,000
Environmental Scientist	INR 3,00,000 - 7,00,000
Microbiologist	INR 3,50,000 - 8,00,000
Biotechnologist	INR 4,00,000 - 10,00,000
Science Writer	INR 3,00,000 - 6,00,000
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative	INR 3,50,000 - 8,00,000