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96 Best Life Sciences Programs in the United Kingdom

There are 96 Life Sciences programs in the United Kingdom, spread across 29 universities, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at Imperial College London, University of Oxford and University of Manchester.

1Bachelor's Degree
UL University of Lancaster logo
United Kingdom

Biochemistry

University of Lancaster — The Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry at the University of Lancaster is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the biochemical processes that...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
2Bachelor's Degree
UL University of Lancaster logo
United Kingdom

Biology

University of Lancaster — The Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at the University of Lancaster provides a comprehensive understanding of biological sciences, emphasizing the underlying principles that...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
5Bachelor's Degree
OX University of Oxford logo
QS World #4 #2 in United Kingdom Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)

University of Oxford — The Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) at the University of Oxford offers a comprehensive exploration of biological processes at the molecular and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
6Bachelor's Degree
OX University of Oxford logo
QS World #4 #2 in United Kingdom Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Biology

University of Oxford — The Bachelor's Degree in Biology at the University of Oxford offers a comprehensive education in the life sciences, focusing on the study of living organisms, their struc...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 or 4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences

Life Sciences at other levels

How these courses are ranked

17 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Oxford is cited most (64,607,071 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 53 bachelor's, 28 master's, 1 foundation and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (67% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 20 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Life Sciences?

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 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 long does a Life Sciences course take in the United Kingdom?

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

When do Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences courses in the United Kingdom?

University of Manchester, with 20, ahead of Keele University (8).

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