70 Best Life Sciences Programs in Spain

There are 70 Life Sciences programs in Spain, spread across 18 universities — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Universidad de Valencia, Universidad de Salamanca and Universidad de Zaragoza.

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49PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Biology Life Science

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Biology & Life Science at Bircham International University is a distance-learning doctoral program focused on biological concepts and a unified...

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Average Duration: 24 months.Duration

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50PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Biotechnology

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Biotechnology via distance learning explores how the biological capabilities of living organisms may be used to obtain food, fuel, and medicin...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

24 months (average duration)Duration

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51PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Botany Plant Science

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Botany & Plant Science covers plant and organism fundamentals, including function, structure, ecology, evolution, classification, physiology,...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

24 monthsDuration

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52PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Ecology

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Ecology via distance learning provides comprehensive study of ecology and environmental science. Students study how theories are applied in th...

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53PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Genetics

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Genetics (Life & Earth Sciences) is delivered through distance learning and focuses on current information, knowledge, and applications in gene...

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54PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Human Biology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Human Biology at Bircham International University is a distance learning program focused on the principles of human-applied biology. Students s...

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55PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Marine Biology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Marine Biology at Bircham International University is a distance-learning doctoral program focused on the scientific study of marine life, incl...

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56PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Microbiology Immunology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Microbiology & Immunology is a distance learning program that describes microbiology and immunology for health professionals. It discusses emer...

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57PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Molecular Cell Biology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Molecular Cell Biology (Life & Earth Sciences) uses distance learning to provide information and understanding in molecular cell biology, i...

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58PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Zoology

Bircham International University — The Bircham International University Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Zoology via distance learning examines biological principles, genetics, evolution, diversity, and animal anato...

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59Master's Degree

#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Agroecology

Bircham International University — The Master’s Degree in Agroecology via distance learning focuses on food production that uses nature’s goods and services without damaging these resources. It aims to imp...

Master's DegreeLevel

9 to 12 monthsDuration

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60Master's Degree

#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Biochemistry

Bircham International University — The Master’s Degree in Biochemistry via distance learning covers biochemistry and molecular biology of selected key functions of cells, including gene expression, mitocho...

Master's DegreeLevel

9 to 12 monthsDuration

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61Master's Degree

#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Biology Life Science

Bircham International University — The Master’s Degree in Biology & Life Science at Bircham International University covers major areas of biology, including cell biology, genetics, evolution, phylogeny, a...

Master's DegreeLevel

9 to 12 monthsDuration

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62Master's Degree

#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Biotechnology

Bircham International University — This Master’s Degree in Biotechnology from Bircham International University focuses on how biological capabilities can be used to obtain food, fuel, and medicines. It cov...

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Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months.Duration

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63Master's Degree

#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Botany Plant Science

Bircham International University — The Master’s Degree Botany & Plant Science at Bircham International University studies plants in various local habitats, including trees, shrubs, flowering plants, other...

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64Master's Degree

#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Ecology

Bircham International University — The Master’s Degree Ecology (via distance learning) covers ecology and environmental science. It explains how theories are applied in real-world settings, with knowledge...

Master's DegreeLevel

9 to 12 monthsDuration

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65Master's Degree

#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Genetics

Bircham International University — The Master’s Degree in Genetics via distance learning explains key concepts of genetics and the biochemical and biological principles behind its applications. It covers b...

Master's DegreeLevel

9 to 12 monthsDuration

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66Master's Degree

#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Human Biology

Bircham International University — Bircham International University’s Master’s Degree in Human Biology via distance learning focuses on the development of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. It inte...

Master's DegreeLevel

9 to 12 monthsDuration

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67Master's Degree

#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Marine Biology

Bircham International University — The Master’s Degree in Marine Biology at Bircham International University covers the biological aspects of marine communities, from coastal estuaries to deep ocean trench...

Master's DegreeLevel

9 to 12 monthsDuration

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68Master's Degree

#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Microbiology Immunology

Bircham International University — The Master’s Degree Microbiology & Immunology at Bircham International University focuses on microorganisms and their impact on human health. It covers structure, functio...

Master's DegreeLevel

9 to 12 monthsDuration

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69Master's Degree

#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Molecular Cell Biology

Bircham International University — The Master’s Degree in Molecular Cell Biology examines the organization and functioning of cells and cellular organelles at the molecular level, including cellular proces...

Master's DegreeLevel

9 to 12 monthsDuration

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70Master's Degree

#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Zoology

Bircham International University — The Master’s Degree Zoology at Bircham International University covers biological principles, genetics, evolution, diversity, and the anatomy and physiology of animals. I...

Master's DegreeLevel

Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months.Duration

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Life Sciences

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Life Sciences at other levels

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How these courses are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #430 (Universidad de Valencia) to #544 (Universidad de Zaragoza); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Universidad de Valencia has the largest research record in this group, with 11,752,084 citations and an h-index of 807.

What the courses look like

By level: 46 bachelor's, 12 master's and 12 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and Average Duration: 24 months.. 99% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (92% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (89% of courses with a stated intake). Bircham International University offers the widest choice, with 36 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Spain for Life Sciences?

Universidad de Valencia (QS World #430), Universidad de Salamanca (QS World #539) and Universidad de Zaragoza (QS World #544) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Life Sciences course take in Spain?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with Average Duration: 24 months. the next most common.

When do Life Sciences courses start in Spain?

Fall is the main intake — 92% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Life Sciences online with a university in Spain?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Life Sciences courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 36, ahead of Universidad Católica de Valencia (5).

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