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616 Best Bachelor's Life Sciences Universities in the United States

Harvard University leads the 616 Bachelor's Life Sciences universities in the United States at #5 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Cornell University (QS World #13) and University of Chicago (QS World #13) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 1,404 matching courses between them.

616 universities · ranked best first

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46Ranked
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QS World #574 #155 in United States United States

Florida International University

Public University · 6 courses in Bachelor's Life Sciences

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#574 QS World University Rankings 2025
#155 in United States
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QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

University of South Carolina

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's Life Sciences

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#575 QS World University Rankings 2024
#156 in United States
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Life Sciences at other levels

Diploma Life Sciences Master's Life Sciences PhD Life Sciences Professional Life Sciences

Related subjects

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By university type

Public Life Sciences universities

How these universities 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: Harvard University is cited most (146,463,495 citations). 12 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

610 are public and 6 private (99% public). By location, Massachusetts (4), New York (3) and Minnesota (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Harvard University, founded in 1636. Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest, with 45,638 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Life Sciences (1,333), 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.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 25 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and St Olaf College the most at USD 59,760; the middle of the range is about USD 21,833. 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 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 many public universities offer Bachelor's Life Sciences in the United States?

610 public and 6 private universities are on this list.

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.

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