Top 51 Molecular Biology PhD Universities in United States (2026)

The best universities for a molecular biology phd in United States, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 51 universities, 55 programs.

Molecular Biology in United States: PhD (51) Bachelor (125)Masters (44)

Looking for the best university for a Molecular Biology PhD in United States? These 51 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers molecular biology phd programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.

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New York, New York · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Ann Arbor, Michigan · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Baltimore, Maryland · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Madison, Wisconsin · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Rice University

QS World #95
Houston, Texas · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Boston University

QS World #114
Boston, Massachusetts · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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East Lansing, Michigan · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Cleveland, Ohio · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Dallas, Texas · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Dartmouth College

QS World #192
Hanover, New Hampshire · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Nashville, Tennessee · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Charlottesville, Virginia · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Washington, Washington, D.C. · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Boulder, Colorado · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Tucson, Arizona · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Raleigh, North Carolina · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Bloomington, Indiana · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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