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91 Best Science Programs in the United Kingdom

Across the United Kingdom, 36 universities offer 91 Science programs; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from Imperial College London, University of Oxford and University of Cambridge come first, because those universities rank highest.

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EC East Coast College logo
United Kingdom

FdSc Forensic Science

East Coast College — The Foundation Degree in Forensic Science at East Coast College offers a comprehensive introduction to the scientific principles underpinning criminal investigations. Thi...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
3Master's Degree
LI London Interdisciplinary School logo
United Kingdom

MASc in Complex Systems and Problems

London Interdisciplinary School — The Master's degree in Complex Systems and Problems at the London Interdisciplinary School equips students with a profound understanding of complex systems in various fie...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
4Bachelor's Degree
UL University of Lancaster logo
United Kingdom

Mathematics

University of Lancaster — The Bachelor's degree in Mathematics at the University of Lancaster offers a robust curriculum designed to provide a deep understanding of mathematical theory and its app...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
7Bachelor's Degree
OX University of Oxford logo
QS World #4 #2 in United Kingdom Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Chemistry

University of Oxford — The Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry at the University of Oxford is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of chemistry...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science

Science at other levels

How these courses are ranked

18 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #561 (University of Plymouth); 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. 4 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 42 bachelor's, 34 master's, 5 phd / doctorate and 2 foundation. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 22 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Science?

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 Science 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 Science course take in the United Kingdom?

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

When do Science courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Science courses in the United Kingdom?

University of Manchester, with 22, ahead of Keele University (9).

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