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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.

67Bachelor's Degree
QM Queen Mary, University of London logo
QS World #110 #17 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Biomedical Engineering

Queen Mary, University of London — The Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at Queen Mary, University of London combines principles of engineering with biological and medical sciences to create inno...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
2027Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
68Bachelor's Degree
UY University of York logo
QS World #169 #22 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Biomedical Engineering

University of York — The Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of York is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills to innovate in the healthc...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
69Bachelor's Degree
UY University of York logo
QS World #169 #22 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Biomedical Sciences

University of York — The Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of York provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the biological and chemical principles that...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
70Master's Degree
QU The Queen's University Belfast logo
QS World #199 #25 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice

The Queen's University Belfast — The Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice master's degree at The Queen's University Belfast is designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary f...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
September 2026Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
71Master's Degree
QU The Queen's University Belfast logo
QS World #199 #25 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Advanced Food Safety

The Queen's University Belfast — The Master's Degree in Advanced Food Safety at The Queen's University Belfast delves deep into the principles and practices essential for ensuring food safety in various...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
September 2026Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
72Master's Degree
QU The Queen's University Belfast logo
QS World #199 #25 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Advanced Healthcare Practice

The Queen's University Belfast — The Advanced Healthcare Practice master's degree at The Queen's University Belfast is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
September 2026Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences

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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