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3 Best Life Sciences Universities in England

Imperial College London leads the 3 Life Sciences universities in England 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). The universities on this list offer 24 matching courses between them.

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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

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #35 (University of Manchester); 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.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 3 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

By level: 14 master's and 10 bachelor's. The usual length is 4 years and 3 or 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 20 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 Life Sciences in England?

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 England?

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 Life Sciences in England?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Life Sciences course take in England?

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

When do Life Sciences courses start in England?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Life Sciences courses in England?

University of Manchester, with 20, ahead of Imperial College London (2).

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