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15 Best Biochemistry Universities in the United Kingdom

Imperial College London tops our list of 15 Biochemistry universities in the United Kingdom at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Oxford (QS World #4) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 24 courses to choose from.

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#63 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#63 in United Kingdom · by research impact
2,436,240 citations · h-index 467

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How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #395 (Aston University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Oxford is cited most (64,988,786 citations). 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

15 are public and 0 private (100% public). 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

By level: 16 bachelor's and 5 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (63% of courses with a stated intake). Keele University offers the widest choice, with 4 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

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Biochemistry?

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 Biochemistry 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 Biochemistry in the United Kingdom?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Biochemistry course take in the United Kingdom?

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

When do Biochemistry courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 94% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Biochemistry courses in the United Kingdom?

Keele University, with 4, ahead of University of Strathclyde (3).

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