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34 Best Master's Science Programs in the United Kingdom

There are 34 Master's Science programs in the United Kingdom, spread across 8 universities, typically lasting 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester and University of York.

1Master's Degree
LI London Interdisciplinary School logo
United Kingdom

MASc in Complex Systems and Problems

London Interdisciplinary School — The Master's degree in Complex Systems and Problems at the London Interdisciplinary School equips students with a profound understanding of complex systems in various fie...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
23Master's Degree
UY University of York logo
QS World #169 #22 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Chemistry

University of York — The Master's degree in Chemistry at the University of York offers a comprehensive and in-depth study of chemical principles and applications. This course covers a wide ar...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science

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How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #34 (University of Edinburgh) to #461 (Royal Holloway and Bedford New College); 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. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (73% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 20 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Master's Science?

University of Edinburgh (QS World #34), University of Manchester (QS World #35) and University of York (QS World #169) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Science 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 long does a Master's Science course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Master's Science courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Science courses in the United Kingdom?

University of Manchester, with 20, ahead of Keele University (5).

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