54 Best Public Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in the United Kingdom

Imperial College London leads the 54 Public Medicine & Health Sciences universities in the United Kingdom at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Oxford (QS World #4) and University of Cambridge (QS World #6). Across the whole list there are 254 courses to choose from.

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49Ranked

#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

City St George's, University of London

Public University · 18 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#134 in United Kingdom · by research impact

7,074 citations · h-index 37

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50Ranked

United Kingdom

American InterContinental University - London

Public University · 6 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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51Ranked

United Kingdom

ifs University College

Public University · 1 course in Medicine & Health Sciences

Healthcare ManagementMaster's Degree

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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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52Ranked

United Kingdom

East Coast College

Public University · 2 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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53Ranked

United Kingdom

University of Lancaster

Public University · 1 course in Medicine & Health Sciences

Biomedical ScienceBachelor's Degree

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54Ranked

United Kingdom

Imperial College School of Medicine

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Oxford is cited most (64,607,071 citations). 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

54 are public and 0 private (100% public). 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

What are the top universities for Public Medicine & Health Sciences in the United Kingdom?

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 Public 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 Public Medicine & Health Sciences in the United Kingdom?

54 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Medicine & Health Sciences course take in the United Kingdom?

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

When do Public 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 Public Medicine & Health Sciences online with a university in the United Kingdom?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

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