Looking for the best university for a Biological Sciences PhD in United States? These 38 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers biological sciences phd programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.
Top 38 Biological Sciences PhD Universities in United States (2026)
The best universities for a biological sciences phd in United States, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 38 universities, 38 programs.
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University of California
QS World #406San Francisco, California · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program
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Colorado State University
QS World #431Fort Collins, Colorado · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program
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University of Iowa
QS World #457Iowa City, Iowa · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program
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Iowa State University
QS World #498Ames, Iowa · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program
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University of Cincinnati
QS World #641Cincinnati, Ohio · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program
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University of Oregon
QS World #695Portland, Oregon · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program
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University of Houston
QS World #742Houston, Texas · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program
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Virginia Commonwealth University
QS World #752Richmond, Virginia · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program
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George Mason University
QS World #832Fairfax, Virginia · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program
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Loyola University Chicago
QS World #858Chicago, Illinois · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program
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University of Mississippi
QS World #959University, Mississippi · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program
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University of Texas at San Antonio
QS World #971San Antonio, Texas · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program
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University of San Francisco
QS World #1178San Francisco, California · United States · 1 biological sciences phd program