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7 Best Master's Life Sciences Universities in the United Kingdom

University of Manchester leads the 7 Master's Life Sciences universities in the United Kingdom at #35 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of York (QS World #169) and Royal Holloway and Bedford New College (QS World #461) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 28 courses to choose from.

7 universities · ranked best first

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1Best overall
MA University of Manchester logo
QS World #35 #8 in United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom

University of Manchester

Public University · 14 courses in Master's Life Sciences

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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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7Ranked
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#63 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Keele University

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Life Sciences

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#63 in United Kingdom · by research impact
2,436,676 citations · h-index 465
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How these universities 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Manchester is cited most (29,568,191 citations).

Public, private and where they are

7 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, England (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Manchester, founded in 1824. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

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 many public universities offer Master's Life Sciences in the United Kingdom?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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