Looking for the best university for a Biology PhD in California, United States? These 5 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers biology phd programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.
Top 5 Biology PhD Universities in California, United States (2026)
The best universities for a biology phd in California, United States, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 5 universities, 7 programs.
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University of California Davis
QS World #140Davis, California · United States · 2 biology phd programs
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University of California
QS World #406San Francisco, California · United States · 1 biology phd program
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University of San Diego
QS World #1177La Jolla, California · United States · 1 biology phd program
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University of San Francisco
QS World #1178San Francisco, California · United States · 1 biology phd program