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54 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in the United Kingdom

Of the 54 Medicine & Health Sciences universities in the United Kingdom, Imperial College London ranks highest at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Oxford (QS World #4) and University of Cambridge (QS World #6) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 254 matching courses between them.

54 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
5Ranked
MA University of Manchester logo
QS World #35 #8 in United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom

University of Manchester

Public University · 45 courses in 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
8Ranked
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 Medicine & Health Sciences

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#199 QS World University Rankings 2026
#25 in United Kingdom
11Ranked
SU Swansea University logo
QS World #307 #32 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Swansea University

Public University · 10 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#307 QS World University Rankings 2024
#32 in United Kingdom
14Ranked
AU Aston University logo
QS World #395 #39 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#395 QS World University Rankings 2026
#39 in United Kingdom
19Ranked
CU Coventry University logo
QS World #526 #48 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#526 QS World University Rankings 2025
#48 in United Kingdom
21Ranked
UP University of Plymouth logo
QS World #561 #51 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#561 QS World University Rankings 2024
#51 in United Kingdom
22Ranked
UP University of Portsmouth logo
QS World #662 #54 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#662 QS World University Rankings 2027
#54 in United Kingdom

How these universities 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".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 54 public to 0 private institutions. By location, England (4) and Scotland (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Oxford, founded in 1096. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 5 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and Imperial College London the most at USD 47,000; the middle of the range is about USD 43,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

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 many public universities offer Medicine & Health Sciences in the United Kingdom?

54 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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.

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