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42 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Bachelor's Universities in the United Kingdom 2026

These bachelor’s degrees in Medicine & Health Sciences in the United Kingdom are for applicants choosing an undergraduate route into health-related study in 2026. They suit students who want a first degree rather than a diploma or a master’s.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

42 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
OX University of Oxford logo

University of Oxford

Oxford, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 81 QS World #3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 29,500 – GBP 40,000/yr
Founded
1096
2
CA University of Cambridge logo

University of Cambridge

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 81 QS World #5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 29,000 – GBP 39,000/yr
Founded
1209
3
IM Imperial College London logo

Imperial College London

London, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 80 QS World #2 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 31,500 – GBP 42,500/yr
Founded
1907
4
MA University of Manchester logo

University of Manchester

Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 75 QS World #34 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yr
Founded
1824
5
UP University of Portsmouth logo

University of Portsmouth

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
7
AU Aston University logo

Aston University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
9
BS Bath Spa University logo

Bath Spa University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
10
UB University of Bolton logo

University of Bolton

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
11
BU Brunel University Uxbridge logo

Brunel University Uxbridge

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
12
UB University of Brighton logo

University of Brighton

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Medicine & Health Sciences cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Medicine & Health Sciences abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Medicine & Health Sciences at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Medicine & Health Sciences at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree at this level is an undergraduate route, so it fits applicants starting university study or moving into a first degree in Medicine & Health Sciences. The 44 programmes span different health-related options, so the best fit depends on whether you want a broad first degree or a more focused pathway.

The universities in this set are public. One is in Oxford, while the others are in other UK locations that matter if you are deciding between a smaller university city and a larger urban setting. Tuition is published for one university at GBP 29,500 minimum; for the others, confirm the fee before applying.

Before you apply, confirm the exact programme title, entry requirements, duration, and full tuition fee with the university. You should also check whether the course leads to the health profession or area you want, because the degree level alone does not answer that.