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28 Best Master's Life Sciences Programs in the United Kingdom

There are 28 Master's Life Sciences programs in the United Kingdom, spread across 7 universities; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from University of Manchester, University of York and Royal Holloway and Bedford New College come first, because those universities rank highest.

25Master's Degree
KU Keele University logo
#63 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Biochemistry with Integrated Master's

Keele University — The Biochemistry with Integrated Master’s course at Keele University offers students an extensive understanding of the chemical processes within and related to living org...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
27Master's Degree
KU Keele University logo
#63 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Biology with Integrated Master's

Keele University — The Biology with Integrated Master's course at Keele University offers an in-depth study of biological sciences, focusing on both fundamental principles and advanced topi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences

Life Sciences at other levels

How these courses are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #35 (University of Manchester) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Manchester has the largest research record in this group, with 29,568,191 citations and an h-index of 1,244.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (54% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 14 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of Manchester (QS World #35), University of York (QS World #169) and Royal Holloway and Bedford New College (QS World #461) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

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

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 Master's Life Sciences courses in the United Kingdom?

University of Manchester, with 14, ahead of Keele University (4).

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