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29 Best Bachelor's Biology Universities in the United States

Harvard University leads the 29 Bachelor's Biology universities in the United States at #5 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 42 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #5 (Harvard University) to #467 (University of Alaska - Fairbanks); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Harvard University is cited most (146,463,495 citations).

Public, private and where they are

27 are public and 2 private (93% public). By location, Massachusetts (1) and California (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Harvard University, founded in 1636. Harvard University is the largest, with 21,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years and null. 98% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Point Loma Nazarene University is the least expensive at USD 46,250 a year and Harvard University the most at USD 57,000; the middle of the range is about USD 57,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Biology in the United States?

Harvard University (QS World #5), University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Biology in the United States?

Of those with published fees, Point Loma Nazarene University is the least expensive at about USD 46,250 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Biology in the United States?

27 public and 2 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Biology course take in the United States?

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

When do Bachelor's Biology courses start in the United States?

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

Can I study Bachelor's Biology online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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