Faculty subject rankings

Our faculty is ranked among the best globally as a result of the world-class research conducted by our scientists. 

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Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings 2024

Medical and health: 78^th in the world

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2024

Medicine: 89th in the world

Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023

Public health: 36^th in the world

Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2023

Sports Science Schools and Departments: 31^st in the world

US News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings for Subjects 2024-2025

Infectious Diseases: 24^th in the world

Public, Environment and Occupational Health: 44^th in the World

Immunology: 51^st in the world

Neuroscience and behaviour: 86^th in the world