The estimated charges for the BSc Biotechnology course is highly dependent on the location, the specific school, as well as if the attending school is public or private. Those pursuing BSc in Biotechnology courses under government-funded institutions are likely to pay significantly lower than those in private institutions. In places like India, the fees starts at around INR 30,000 and goes up to INR 1,00,000 per year. International students attending U.S. or U.K. or Canadian colleges can expect to pay anywhere between $2,000 and make payments upwards of $10,000 a year.
Moreover, other course fees can and are typically incurred because of the university's or college’s location, the fame of the faculty, and the level of the university’s or college's infrastructure. Some institutions will impose fees on students for laboratory work and other source materials specific to biotechnology. Scholarships can provide great assistance in offsetting costs. Students enrolled in this program are usually provided with advanced research facilities, practical training in the appropriate fields and thorough industry knowledge which explains the high costs of tuition. On the other hand, students will need to pay for accommodation together with books and other materials necessary for academic work.