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19 Best Master's Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in the United Kingdom

Of the 19 Master's Medicine & Health Sciences universities in the United Kingdom, University of Edinburgh ranks highest at #34 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Manchester (QS World #35) and The Queen's University Belfast (QS World #199). The universities on this list offer 82 matching courses between them.

19 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
2Top pick
MA University of Manchester logo
QS World #35 #8 in United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom

University of Manchester

Public University · 43 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

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GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1824Founded
46,000Students
15,000International
Admissions open
#35 QS World University Rankings 2026
#8 in United Kingdom
3Top pick
QU The Queen's University Belfast logo
QS World #199 #25 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

The Queen's University Belfast

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#199 QS World University Rankings 2026
#25 in United Kingdom
4Ranked
AU Aston University logo
QS World #395 #39 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Aston University

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#395 QS World University Rankings 2026
#39 in United Kingdom
9Ranked
UP University of Portsmouth logo
QS World #662 #54 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#662 QS World University Rankings 2027
#54 in United Kingdom
13Ranked
UB University of Brighton logo
#80 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#80 in United Kingdom · by research impact
775,411 citations · h-index 283
14Ranked
AR Anglia Ruskin University logo
#82 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Anglia Ruskin University

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#82 in United Kingdom · by research impact
648,152 citations · h-index 264

How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #34 (University of Edinburgh) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Manchester has the largest research record in this group, with 29,568,191 citations and an h-index of 1,244. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 19 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Scotland (1) and England (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 1–2 years and 1 year. 79% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (92% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (56% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 43 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and University of Edinburgh the most at USD 38,000; the middle of the range is about USD 38,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Medicine & Health Sciences in the United Kingdom?

University of Edinburgh (QS World #34), University of Manchester (QS World #35) and The Queen's University Belfast (QS World #199) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Medicine & Health Sciences in the United Kingdom?

Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Master's Medicine & Health Sciences in the United Kingdom?

19 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Medicine & Health Sciences course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do Master's Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 92% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Medicine & Health Sciences online with a university in the United Kingdom?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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