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254 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Programs in the United Kingdom

Across the United Kingdom, 54 universities offer 254 Medicine & Health Sciences programs, typically lasting 4 years. Courses from Imperial College London, University of Oxford and University of Cambridge come first, because those universities rank highest.

How these courses are ranked

22 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Oxford has the largest research record in this group, with 64,607,071 citations and an h-index of 2,081. 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 137 bachelor's, 82 master's, 11 professional and 3 foundation. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 94% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (71% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 45 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Medicine & Health Sciences?

Imperial College London (QS World #2), University of Oxford (QS World #4) and University of Cambridge (QS World #6) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for 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 long does a Medicine & Health Sciences course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

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

Fall is the main intake — 94% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

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

3 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Medicine & Health Sciences courses in the United Kingdom?

University of Manchester, with 45, ahead of City St George's, University of London (18).

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