Best universities for life sciences degrees in Canada 2025

By Joy.Hunter@tim…, 15 July, 2025

Top universities for life sciences in Canada 2025

Canada life sciences rank 2025Global life sciences rank 2025UniversityOverallResearch QualityIndustryInternational OutlookResearch EnvironmentTeaching
126University of Toronto84.986.698.988.986.977.5
233University of British Columbia80.786.974.493.779.571.2
340McGill University77.884.173.392.273.470.6
4100University of Alberta62.17699.984.652.241.9
5101–125McMaster University59.5–62.088.81007438.332.9
=6126–150Université de Montréal57.1–59.273.699.885.537.141.8
=6126–150University of Guelph57.1–59.269.388.971.14947.6
=8201–250Université Laval49.5–52.268.699.675.635.733.3
=8201–250University of Calgary49.5–52.277.272.683.332.125.3
=8201–250University of Ottawa49.5–52.27870.278.829.726.5
=8201–250University of Victoria49.5–52.283.665.972.427.219.7
=12251–300Dalhousie University46.6–49.47661.486.321.719.9
=12251–300University of Waterloo46.6–49.472.664.181.725.523.4
=12251–300Western University46.6–49.464.598.780.228.723.7
=15301–400Carleton University42.0–46.570.146.581.121.915.6
=15301–400Memorial University of Newfoundland42.0–46.566.764.487.317.318.8
=15301–400Queen’s University42.0–46.567.873.167.421.423.9
=15301–400Simon Fraser University42.0–46.57482.5852019.7
=15301–400Université du Québec42.0–46.560.463.68524.328.9
=15301–400University of Saskatchewan42.0–46.559.69283.62632.6
=21401–500University of Manitoba37.8–41.866.367.657.923.218.4
=21401–500York University37.8–41.864.550.78014.315.7
=23601–800Lakehead University27.6–34.659.436.362.313.512.4
=23601–800University of New Brunswick UNB27.6–34.654.836.571.712.312.6
=23601–800University of Windsor27.6–34.638.441.478.817.316.4
=26801–1000Toronto Metropolitan University20.8–27.538.44254.915.911.1
=26801–1000University of Lethbridge20.8–27.528.81560.111.313.6

Key insights into the best universities in Canada for life sciences

  • The University of Toronto is the best university in Canada for life sciences degrees. 
  • The ranking contains 27 Canadian universities in total
  • The University of British Columbia scores particularly highly for international outlook. 
  • The ranking for life sciences rank universites that teach courses in biology, veterinary medicine, biochemistry, agriculture and forestry and sport science. 

Choosing the right university for life sciences in Canada

Choosing the best school for biology, agriculture or sports science is a crucial step for prospective students. The Times Higher Education Life Science Rankings help identify universities with strong reputations in teaching, research, and industry collaboration.

The table for the best universities for life sciences in Canada was derived from data collected for the THE World University Subject Rankings. The results are calculated using 18 performance indicators underlying five metrics: research environment, teaching (the learning environment), research quality, industry and international outlook. For more insights and a detailed breakdown of our ranking methodology, visit our methodology page. Use the ranking table above to explore the right institution for you. 

 

For more insights into the top universities for biological studies, you may want to check out the top universities for life sciences in Australia, the top universities for life sciences in the UK, and the best universities for life sciences in the US. 

 

 

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Discover the Times Higher Education rankings for the best life science schools in Canada 2025.

This list highlights the top-ranked universities for biology and agriculture in Canada, based on the Times Higher Education Subject Rankings: Life Sciences 2025. These rankings provide valuable insights into the leading institutions for life sciences education and research.

A total of 27 Canadian universities have been ranked for their excellence in teaching, research, industry collaboration, and international outlook.

The rankings are based on a rigorous methodology designed by Times Higher Education’s data experts, ensuring accuracy and reliability for students, academics, and industry leaders worldwide. 

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