2026 Subject Ranking

Best Graduate Schools for Medicine & Allied Health

The Medicine & Allied Health ranking compares universities for graduate study using subject strength and applicant demand. This page shows positions 1–30 from the full ranking. Each position belongs to a university, not an individual degree program. Open a university's program count to see and compare its matching graduate programs. It covers graduate programs in allied health and related medical fields, with emphasis on professional training and career outcomes.

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RankUniversityCountry
1Vanderbilt UniversityUnited States
3 programs
2University of IowaUnited States
7 programs
3University of PittsburghUnited States
29 programs
4University of WashingtonUnited States
8 programs
5Northwestern UniversityUnited States
5 programs
6Duke UniversityUnited States
4 programs
7Columbia UniversityUnited States
18 programs
8University of TorontoCanada
1 program
9University of North Carolina--Chapel HillUnited States
11 programs
10University of Wisconsin--MadisonUnited States
30 programs
11Boston UniversityUnited States
34 programs
12Washington University in St. LouisUnited States
11 programs
13University of Minnesota--Twin CitiesUnited States
25 programs
14McGill UniversityCanada
3 programs
15University of DelawareUnited States
8 programs
16New York UniversityUnited States
25 programs
17The University of British ColumbiaCanada
3 programs
18University of Southern CaliforniaUnited States
25 programs
19University College LondonUnited Kingdom
72 programs

Master's Programs

20Ohio State University--ColumbusUnited States
21 programs
21University of FloridaUnited States
16 programs
22University of Illinois--Urbana-ChampaignUnited States
11 programs
23University of QueenslandAustralia
24Karolinska InstituteSweden
25University of SydneyAustralia
1 program
26University of Maryland, College ParkUnited States
10 programs
27University of ConnecticutUnited States
8 programs
28University of Texas--DallasUnited States
29Purdue UniversityUnited States
7 programs
30George Washington UniversityUnited States
7 programs

How this ranking is built

Graduate study is a career decision. These subject rankings help applicants compare where a degree may create the strongest long-term value, using evidence that reflects how graduate students actually choose and what they gain from their degrees.

We build subject rankings across 37 disciplines and publish the top 30 universities in each. Each university receives one position in the published table for that subject. That position reflects how the university performs across key ranking components, combined consistently for every institution in scope.

Key ranking components

  1. Research strengthDepth, quality, and influence of scholarship and faculty in the university or field.
  2. Employability and career outcomesGraduate placement, employer access, professional standing, alumni networks, and long-term options created by the degree.
  3. Global engagementInternational reach, cross-border relevance, and breadth of academic and professional networks.
  4. Learning experienceQuality and breadth of graduate study and the environment in which students learn, collaborate, and develop.
  5. Applicant demand and revealed preferenceApplication demand and choices admitted applicants make when they hold more than one offer.

Independent expert judgment calibrates the weight given to each component and checks that the resulting order makes sense. There is no one-size-fits-all balance across subjects: research-led fields place more emphasis on academic depth, while professional fields place more emphasis on career outcomes and professional training.

Questions About the Medicine & Allied Health Ranking

What does the Medicine & Allied Health ranking measure?
It compares the strength of graduate study in Medicine & Allied Health across universities using key ranking components: research strength; employability and career outcomes; global engagement; learning experience; and applicant demand and revealed preference. Independent expert judgment calibrates the weight given to each component for the field and checks that the resulting order makes sense.
Does the Medicine & Allied Health ranking compare universities or individual programs?
The ranking compares universities, not individual programs. Each university receives one position based on how its graduate offering in Medicine & Allied Health performs across the key ranking components. The programs listed beneath it help you explore your options; they do not receive separate ranks.
How should I use the Medicine & Allied Health ranking to build my shortlist?
Use it to identify universities worth investigating, then compare the linked programs for academic fit, admissions requirements, deadlines and costs. A higher position should inform your shortlist, not decide it for you.
Which countries are represented in the Medicine & Allied Health ranking?
United States (23), Canada (3), Australia (2), Sweden (1), and United Kingdom (1). The ranking is global and does not use a country quota.
Are higher-ranked universities usually harder to get into?
Often, but not always. Applicant demand and revealed preference are only part of the ranking. Research strength, career outcomes, global engagement, learning experience and field-specific calibration also shape the order. Admission standards still vary by degree level, specialization and individual program, even within the same university.

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Medicine & Allied Health Program Directories

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