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596 Best Life Sciences Bachelor's Universities in the United States 2026

This ranking covers Life Sciences bachelor’s degrees in the United States for 2026. It is for applicants comparing where to study at undergraduate level and what kind of university setting fits them.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

596 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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HA Harvard University logo

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Private University

★ 79 QS World #4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
USD 48,500 – USD 65,500/yr
Founded
1636
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XU Xavier University logo

Xavier University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Founded
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9
RU Roosevelt University logo

Roosevelt University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Founded
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10
WU Wilmington University logo

Wilmington University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Founded
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12
TU Tiffin University logo

Tiffin University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Founded
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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Life Sciences?▾

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Harvard University, Xavier University, The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Life Sciences cost abroad?▾

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Life Sciences abroad?▾

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?▾

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Life Sciences at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Life Sciences at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences is the first full university route into the subject at these institutions. It suits applicants who want undergraduate training before moving into work, graduate study, or a more specialised degree later.

The mix includes private and public universities, with one entry in Cambridge and others in different parts of the country. Fees are published for Harvard University at USD 48,500 minimum, while tuition is not provided for the other universities in this ranked set, so those costs should be confirmed directly with each university.

Before applying, verify the programme content, total tuition, international admission rules, and whether the campus location and study format suit you. You should also confirm entry requirements, because they are not provided for these universities, along with any compulsory documents and application timing.