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23 Best Bachelor's Life Sciences Universities in the United Kingdom

Of the 23 Bachelor's Life Sciences universities in the United Kingdom, Imperial College London ranks highest at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Oxford (QS World #4) and University of Manchester (QS World #35). Across the whole list there are 53 courses to choose from.

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QS World #35 #8 in United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom
#35 QS World University Rankings 2026
#8 in United Kingdom

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How these universities are ranked

13 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #561 (University of Plymouth); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Oxford has the largest research record in this group, with 64,607,071 citations and an h-index of 2,081. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 23 public to 0 private institutions. By location, England (3) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Oxford, founded in 1096. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (93% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (68% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and Imperial College London the most at USD 47,000; the middle of the range is about USD 44,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Life Sciences in the United Kingdom?

Imperial College London (QS World #2), University of Oxford (QS World #4) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Life Sciences in the United Kingdom?

Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Life Sciences in the United Kingdom?

23 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Life Sciences course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Life Sciences courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 93% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Life Sciences courses in the United Kingdom?

University of Manchester, with 6, ahead of Swansea University (4).

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