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4 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in England

Imperial College London tops our list of 4 Medicine & Health Sciences universities in England at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Oxford (QS World #4) and University of Cambridge (QS World #6). The universities on this list offer 50 matching courses between them.

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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

How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #35 (University of Manchester); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Oxford is cited most (64,607,071 citations).

Public, private and where they are

4 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, England (4) 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.

What the courses look like

By level: 43 master's and 7 bachelor's. The usual length is 3 or 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% 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 4 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 44,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in England?

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 England?

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 England?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Medicine & Health Sciences course take in England?

Most listed courses run 3 or 4 years.

When do Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in England?

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 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in England?

University of Manchester, with 45, ahead of Imperial College London (2).

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