Top 10 Medical Universities in the world
- Harvard University(Medical school in Boston, Massachusetts).
- Johns Hopkins University(Medical school in Baltimore, Maryland).
- University of Oxford(Oxford University Medical School).
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
- Yale University(Research institution in New Haven, Connecticut).
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Kochi
- King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
Harvard University(Medical school in Boston, Massachusetts)
Another jewel in Boston’s crown is Harvard University. It is located in the Longwood Medical Area, a thriving medical community. It is home to many hospitals and clinics.
This university’s MD program includes two curriculums–Health Sciences, and Technology—in collaboration with MIT and Pathways. Academic societies enhance faculty and student interactions via peer evaluation, close-knit learning groups, and personal growth.
Boost your understanding of cutting-edge topics with targeted courses in genetics, immunology, and pharmacology designed for current professionals in health care, life sciences, and related fields. Both introductory and advanced courses are available.
Advanced courses include:
- Immuno-oncology
- Cancer Genomics and Precision Oncology
- Novel Therapies for Chronic Inflammation, Autoimmunity, and Allergy
- Genetic Testing and Sequencing Technologies
Johns Hopkins University(Medical school in Baltimore, Maryland)
In 1893, the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine was established. This medical school is located in Baltimore.
Johns Hopkins University is considered to be a world leader in education and research in public health and medicine. It has a nursing school, medical school, and the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Dual Degrees
M.D.-M.B.A.
Combined Degrees
M.D.-Ph.D.
M.D.-M.P.H.
M.D.-MSHCM
University of Oxford(Oxford University Medical School)
One of the oldest functional universities in England, Oxford is also one of the best in the world for many disciplines. The medical course lasts for six years. You will have to study pre-clinical medicine in the first three years to complete a BA degree in Medical Science. At the end of the sixth year, you will gain a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (BM, BCh) qualification.
The course places emphasis on scientific reasoning and methodology. Students are taught via lectures, practical laboratory work, seminars, tutorials, and computer-assisted learning.
The Medical Sciences Division houses some of the strongest biomedical research in the world; Oxford is repeatedly placed first in clinical, pre-clinical, and health in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Courses offered by the division
| Course | Mode of study | Expected length |
| BiochemistryDPhil Department of Biochemistry | Full time | 3-4 years |
| BiochemistryMSc by Research Department of Biochemistry | Full time | 1-3 years |
| Biochemistry (Skaggs-Oxford Programme) DPhil Department of Biochemistry | Full time | 5 years |
| Biomedical and Clinical Sciences DPhil Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre | Full time | 3 years |
| Biomedical Sciences (NIH OxCam) DPhil Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre | Full time | 3-4 years |
| Cancer Science DPhil Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre | Full time | 3-4 years |
| Cardiovascular Science DPhil Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre | Full time | 4 years |
| Cellular Structural Biology DPhil Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre | Full time | 4 years |
| Chemistry in Cells: New Technologies to Probe Complex Biology and Medicine DPhil Department of Chemistry, Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre | Full time | 4 years |
| Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience MSc Department of Psychiatry | Full time | 1 year |
| Clinical EmbryologyMSc Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health | Full time | 1 year |
| Clinical Medicine DPhil Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine | Full time | 3-4 years |
| Clinical Medicine DPhil Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine | Part-time | 6-8 years |
| Clinical Neurosciences DPhil Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences | Full time | 3-4 years |
| Clinical Neurosciences DPhil Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences | Part-time | 6-8 years |
| Clinical Neurosciences MSc by Research Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences | Full time | 1-3 years |
| Clinical Psychology DClinPsych Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training | Full time | 3 years |
| Clinical Trials MSc Nuffield Department of Population Health | Part-time | 2 years |
| Computational Discovery DPhil Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre | Full time | 3-4 years |
| Evidence-Based Health Care (Medical Statistics) MSc Department for Continuing Education, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences | Part-time | 2-4 years |
| Evidence-Based Health Care (Systematic Reviews) MSc Department for Continuing Education, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences | Part-time | 2-4 years |
| Evidence-Based Health Care MSc Department for Continuing Education, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences | Part-time | 2-4 years |
| Experimental and Translational Therapeutics MSc Department for Continuing Education, Department of Oncology | Part-time | 2-4 years |
| Health Research PGDip Department for Continuing Education, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences | Part-time | 1-3 years |
| Health Research PGCert Department for Continuing Education, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences | Part-time | 1-2 years |
| Women’s and Reproductive Health DPhil Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health | Full time | 3-4 years |
| Translational Health Sciences MSc Department for Continuing Education, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences | Part-time | 2-4 years |
| Ion Channels and Membrane Transport in Health and Disease (OXION) DPhil Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre | Full time | 4 years |
| Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics MSc by Research Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics | Full time | 1-3 years |
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is among the top ten medical schools of the world. It is named after David Geffen, the business magnate who donated $200 million to the school.
David Geffen School of Medicine was ranked as the seventh-best medical school in 2018 under the QS World University Rankings. This medical school is an integral part of UCLA, and the medical students engage and collaborate with other student groups of the same university.
UCLA is located in sunny Los Angeles, and medical students will have an opportunity to engage with a diverse population and be a part of a melting pot of different cultures.
Courses:-
B.S in Bioengineering
B.S in Nursing
Yale University(Research institution in New Haven, Connecticut
Established in 1810, the Yale School of Medicine is responsible for many medical innovations like the first X-ray conducted in the US, the first use of chemotherapy, and the first successful use of penicillin in the country.
The Yale School of Medicine uses its own characteristic system of education in which there is no grading or ranking. Exams are anonymous, and teaching is conducted through conferences, seminars, and tutorials. You are encouraged to self-evaluate your work and develop it within your field of research.
Yale School of Medicine offers numerous degree and joint degree programs. The majority of students at the school earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, with about 20% of these students earning a joint MD/Ph.D. degree.
MD Program
MD/Ph.D. Program
MD/MPH Program
MD/MHS Program
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
There are many AIIMS colleges in India offering a range of medical courses, with AIIMS, Delhi is one of the top-ranked institutions. The institute offers a range of academic courses such as MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing (Hons.), Bachelor of Optometry, MD/MS, M/Sc, DM, and Ph.D. The medical college has facilities ranging from research opportunities, a medical library, diverse medical departments, and sports to give immense all-around learning opportunities to students.
Courses at AIIMS New Delhi at a glance
| UNDERGRADUATE | MBBS | BSC NURSING (Hons.) | BSC Nursing Post Basic |
| B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Technology in Radiography | Bachelor of Optometry | ||
| POSTGRADUATE | MD/MS | MCH(6YR) | DM(6YR) |
MD Hospital Administration | MDS | MSC NURSING | |
| MSC COURSES | M. Biotech | ||
| SUPERSPECIALTY | DM | MCH | |
| DOCTORAL | FELLOWSHIP | PHD | |
| RESIDENCY | JUNIOR RESIDENT | SENIOR RESIDENT | SENIOR DEMONSTRATOR |
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
CMC, Vellore is currently spread across 6 campuses in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The institute offers undergraduate courses such as MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing, Allied Health Science degree, and post-graduate courses like M.Sc., Master of Public Health, MD/MS, and MS in Bioengineering. It has diverse medical departments, research facilities, and short medical workshops/seminars.
- MBBS
- MD Anaesthesiology
- MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- MD General Medicine
- MD Paediatrics
- MD Psychiatry
- MD Radio Diagnosis
- MS Orthopaedics
- MS General Surgery
- MS Ophthalmology
- MD Pathology
- MD Radiotherapy
- MS ENT
- DM Cardiology
- DM Nephrology
- MD Social and Preventive Medicine Community Medicine
- DM Gastroenterology
- M.Ch Urology Genitourinary Surgery
- Diploma in Clinical Pathology
- DM Neurology
- DM Rheumatology
- M.Ch Cardio Thoracic Surgery
- M.Ch Neurosurgery
- M.Ch Pediatric Surgery
- M.Ch Thoracic Surgery
- MD Anatomy
- MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
- MD Microbiology
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
BHU has a vibrant campus at Varanasi offering medical courses like MBBS (Medicine), Ayurveda, Dental Science, and Nursing. The institute is well-equipped with laboratories, a hospital, a trauma center, and IMS Gym.
- MBBS
- B.D.S
- BAMS
- B.N.Y.S
- B. Pharma (Ayurveda)
- B.Sc- Nursing
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Kochi
The medical college offers varied courses such as MBBS, Ayurveda, Nursing, MD, MS, and DM. It has a lush green campus with a hospital, research centers, and experiential learning programs. The medical college also includes an internship program for international students to get hands-on experience working in India.
COURSE
MBBS
M.Ch
M.D
Diploma
M.S
King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
There are various medical courses that one can pursue in college such as MBBS, BDS, B.Sc. Nursing, MDS, MD/MS, and PG-diploma courses. The university has diverse medical departments, hostels, and research facilities. A scientific convention center has been developed by the institute to experience state-of-the-art audiovisual facilities for plays, music, and films.
Courses
M.B.B.S.
M.D.
M.S.
B.D.S.
D.M.
M.Ch.