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.
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.
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University of Kansas
QS World #388Lawrence, Kansas · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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University at Buffalo
QS World #389Buffalo, New York · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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University of California
QS World #406San Francisco, California · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Colorado State University
QS World #431Fort Collins, Colorado · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Brandeis University
QS World #455Waltham, Massachusetts · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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University of Iowa
QS World #457Iowa City, Iowa · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Florida State University
QS World #475Tallahassee, Florida · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Iowa State University
QS World #498Ames, Iowa · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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University of South Florida
QS World #590Tampa, Florida · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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University of Cincinnati
QS World #641Cincinnati, Ohio · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Michigan Technological University
QS World #670Houghton, Michigan · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Syracuse University
QS World #677Syracuse, New York · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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University of Oregon
QS World #695Portland, Oregon · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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University of Houston
QS World #742Houston, Texas · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Virginia Commonwealth University
QS World #752Richmond, Virginia · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Florida International University
QS World #829Miami, Florida · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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George Mason University
QS World #832Fairfax, Virginia · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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Loyola University Chicago
QS World #858Chicago, Illinois · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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University of Mississippi
QS World #959University, Mississippi · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
QS World #960Kansas City, Missouri · United States · 1 molecular biology phd program