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15 Best Biology Universities in the United Kingdom

Of the 15 Biology universities in the United Kingdom, University of Oxford ranks highest at #4 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Manchester (QS World #35) and Queen Mary, University of London (QS World #110). Across the whole list there are 27 courses to choose from.

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QS World #35 #8 in United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom

University of Manchester

Public University · 4 courses in Biology

GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1824Founded
46,000Students
15,000International
Admissions open
#35 QS World University Rankings 2026
#8 in United Kingdom

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How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #4 (University of Oxford) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); 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 64,988,786 citations and an h-index of 2,085. 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 15 public to 0 private institutions. By location, England (2) 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: 12 bachelor's, 9 master's, 1 foundation and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 4 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (45% of courses with a stated intake). University of Wales, Bangor offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and University of Oxford the most at USD 44,000; 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 Biology?

University of Oxford (QS World #4), University of Manchester (QS World #35) and Queen Mary, University of London (QS World #110) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Biology 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 Biology in the United Kingdom?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Biology courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

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

University of Wales, Bangor, with 6, ahead of University of Manchester (4).

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