The best universities for Health sciences (non-specific)
A student-opinion league table using only what recent undergraduates said in the National Student Survey—not research reputation, entry grades or staff ratios.
London South Bank University, followed by Cardiff Metropolitan University and University of the West of Scotland make up the leading three for Health sciences (non-specific) in our 2026 student-view ranking.
Unlike a conventional university guide, this list makes one narrow comparison: how positively recent students described their course experience. The score gives equal influence to the 26 questions shared across all three NSS files and averages 2025 with 2026 wherever both are published. Because this subject has 73 current providers, the analysis below compares the leading five with the whole provider field.
Why London South Bank University leads—and where the next four stand out
This comparison uses all 73 current providers, not only universities. It identifies the NSS questions where each leading university is furthest above the subject peer average.
London South Bank University
It has climbed 2 places from 3 in the previous table. It is position 2 when every current provider is included.
- Student voiceStudent feedback is acted on
100.0% positive—30.5 percentage points above the 69.5% all-provider peer average.
- Organisation and managementCourse is well organised
95.8% positive—29.3 percentage points above the 66.6% all-provider peer average.
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Where it stands out: Course is well organised is 96.0%, which is 29.4 points above the 66.6% average across the rest of the provider field.
It is position 3 when all 73 providers are included. It has fallen 1 place from 1 in the previous table.
University of the West of Scotland
Where it stands out: Course is well organised is 95.5%, which is 28.9 points above the 66.6% average across the rest of the provider field.
It is position 4 when all 73 providers are included. It has fallen 1 place from 2 in the previous table.
Leeds Beckett University
Where it stands out: Course is well organised is 92.9%, which is 26.3 points above the 66.6% average across the rest of the provider field.
It is position 6 when all 73 providers are included. It has climbed 1 place from 5 in the previous table.
University of Derby
Where it stands out: Course is well organised is 90.5%, which is 23.8 points above the 66.7% average across the rest of the provider field.
It is position 7 when all 73 providers are included. It has climbed 5 places from 10 in the previous table.
“Above average” compares each provider with every other current provider in this subject. It describes relative NSS strength, not course content, admissions or graduate outcomes.
Top 10 for Health sciences (non-specific)
Current positions use the 2025+2026 window. Previous positions use 2024+2025; “New” means no eligible prior comparison.
| Current pos.2025+2026 table | Previous pos.2024+2025 table | Change | University | Score | Current score data | Questions | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32024–2025 average | ↑ 2 | London South Bank University2025–2026 average | 95.53% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 2 | 12024–2025 average | ↓ 1 | Cardiff Metropolitan University2025–2026 average | 95.36% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 3 | 22024–2025 average | ↓ 1 | University of the West of Scotland2025–2026 average | 94.24% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 4 | 52024–2025 average | ↑ 1 | Leeds Beckett University2025–2026 average | 93.38% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 5 | 102024–2025 average | ↑ 5 | University of Derby2025–2026 average | 92.41% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 6 | 72025 only | ↑ 1 | University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru2025–2026 average | 91.83% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 7 | 82024–2025 average | ↑ 1 | De Montfort University2025–2026 average | 90.93% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 8 | 182024–2025 average | ↑ 10 | Bournemouth University2025–2026 average | 90.55% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 9 | 42024–2025 average | ↓ 5 | University of Northumbria at Newcastle2025–2026 average | 89.13% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 | |
| 10 | 162024–2025 average | ↑ 6 | Swansea University2025–2026 average | 88.29% | 2025–2026 average | 26 / 26 |
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The National Student Survey asks final-year undergraduates about teaching, learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, support, organisation, resources, student voice, their students’ union and wellbeing information.
We do not add research output, selectivity, institutional spending, staff ratios or graduate salary data. Those measures may be useful elsewhere, but they cannot change what former students said about studying this subject.
Read the complete methodology →About this Health sciences (non-specific) ranking
What leads the Health sciences (non-specific) ranking in 2026?
London South Bank University is first among universities, with an NSS-based score of 95.53%. The result reflects student opinion across the common questions, not a prediction of which institution will suit every applicant.
Why average two NSS years?
Averaging 2025 and 2026 makes the result less sensitive to one unusual cohort. A provider must have published 2026 data to enter the current table; a 2026-only entrant is included and labelled “New”.
Where can I see every university?
The full Health sciences (non-specific) ranking contains every eligible university or, when the provider switch is enabled, every eligible NSS provider.