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1,397 Best Bachelor's Life Sciences Programs in the United States

Across the United States, 612 universities offer 1,397 Bachelor's Life Sciences programs; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Harvard University, Cornell University and University of Chicago.

27Bachelor's Degree
UC University of Chicago logo
QS World #13 #7 in United States United States

Biological Chemistry

University of Chicago — The Bachelor’s degree in Biological Chemistry at the University of Chicago integrates elements of biology and chemistry to provide a comprehensive understanding of the mo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
28Bachelor's Degree
UC University of Chicago logo
QS World #13 #7 in United States United States

Biological Sciences

University of Chicago — The Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Chicago provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the biological sciences through an inter...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
29Bachelor's Degree
UC University of Chicago logo
QS World #13 #7 in United States United States

Neuroscience

University of Chicago — The Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at the University of Chicago offers an extensive exploration of the nervous system, bridging the gap between biology, psychology,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
34Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Applied Mathematics - Biology

Brown University — The Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics - Biology at Brown University combines quantitative methods with biological applications, providing students with a robust fr...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
35Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Brown University — The Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Brown University offers a comprehensive curriculum that explores the intricate biochemical processes within...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
36Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Biology

Brown University — The Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Brown University provides an in-depth exploration of the biological sciences, emphasizing the underlying principles that govern life o...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
37Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Cognitive Neuroscience

Brown University — The Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience at Brown University offers a comprehensive exploration of the connections between cognitive processes and brain function....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
38Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Computational Biology

Brown University — The Bachelor's degree in Computational Biology at Brown University offers a unique interdisciplinary approach that combines the principles of biology, computer science, a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
39Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Computational Neuroscience

Brown University — The Bachelor’s degree in Computational Neuroscience at Brown University is an interdisciplinary program that merges the principles of neuroscience with computational tech...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
40Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Earth, Climate and Biology

Brown University — The Earth, Climate and Biology program at Brown University provides an interdisciplinary exploration of our planet’s systems, the climate, and the biological processes th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
41Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Health and Human Biology

Brown University — The Health and Human Biology program at Brown University provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexities of human health and biological systems....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
42Bachelor's Degree
UI University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign logo
QS World #70 #22 in United States United States

Biochemistry

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — The Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers a comprehensive understanding of the chemical processes occurring in living or...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
43Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Washington logo
QS World #81 #23 in United States United States

Biochemistry

University of Washington — The Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry at the University of Washington equips students with an in-depth understanding of the chemical processes and substances that occur i...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
44Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Washington logo
QS World #81 #23 in United States United States

Biochemistry (BA)

University of Washington — The Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry at the University of Washington-Seattle Campus provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the biochemical processes that...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
45Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Washington logo
QS World #81 #23 in United States United States

Biochemistry (BS)

University of Washington — The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Washington-Seattle Campus offers a comprehensive exploration of the chemical processes within living organism...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
46Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Washington logo
QS World #81 #23 in United States United States

Biology

University of Washington — The Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Washington-Seattle Campus equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the various biological processes t...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
47Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Washington logo
QS World #81 #23 in United States United States

Biology

University of Washington — The Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Washington offers a comprehensive exploration of living organisms, their structure, function, growth, and evolutio...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
48Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Wisconsin - Madison logo
QS World #110 #28 in United States United States

Agroecology

University of Wisconsin - Madison — Agroecology is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles of ecology, agriculture, and social sciences to create sustainable agricultural systems. At the Univers...

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

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How these courses are ranked

48 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #5 (Harvard University) to #593 (University of Central Florida); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Harvard University has the largest research record in this group, with 146,463,495 citations and an h-index of 2,807. 11 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Life Sciences (1,326), Biology (42), Biochemistry (15) and Ecology (5). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 99% are full-time and 7 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). Humboldt State University offers the widest choice, with 29 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

Harvard University (QS World #5), Cornell University (QS World #13) and University of Chicago (QS World #13) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

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

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

When do Bachelor's Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences online with a university in the United States?

7 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Life Sciences courses in the United States?

Humboldt State University, with 29, ahead of New Mexico State University (13).

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