Educads
See all destinations →

20 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Master's Universities in the United Kingdom 2026

This ranks Medicine & Health Sciences master’s options in the United Kingdom for 2026. It is for applicants choosing among postgraduate study routes in health-related subjects.

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

20 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
ED University of Edinburgh logo

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 79 QS World #27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 25,500 – GBP 34,500/yr
Founded
1583
2
UC University College London logo

University College London

London, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 78 QS World #9 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 28,000 – GBP 38,000/yr
Founded
1826
3
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
4
UP University of Portsmouth logo

University of Portsmouth

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
6
AR Anglia Ruskin University logo

Anglia Ruskin University

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
8
UB University of Bradford logo

University of Bradford

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
9
UB University of Brighton logo

University of Brighton

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
10
UC University of Chester logo

University of Chester

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
11
CU Coventry University logo

Coventry University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
12
IU ifs University College logo

ifs University College

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much does a Master'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 Master's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Medicine & Health Sciences at Master'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.

Get your destination country university & scholarship updates

New scholarships, application deadlines and admission guides — a couple of emails a month, no spam.

Stay updated

Get admission alerts, scholarship deadlines & university news — free.

A master’s degree at this level is for graduates who want advanced study, specialist training, or preparation for research and professional roles in Medicine & Health Sciences. It suits applicants who already hold a first degree and want a focused postgraduate route.

The universities in this group are all public, so the main differences for a decision will come from programme fit rather than ownership. The study locations vary across the United Kingdom, including larger cities and smaller centres, and some universities publish fees while others do not in the facts available here.

Before applying, verify the exact programme title, tuition fee, entry requirements, and application deadline for the course you want. Confirm whether the course is full-time or part-time, whether any professional accreditation applies, and any documents required for international applicants.