areppim scatter chart and statistics of the academic ranking of world universities in clinical medicine and pharmacy in 2012. In 2012, the United States lost 1 slot of top 100 universities in clinical medicine and pharmacy but, with a total of 53 institutions in the list, they dwarf the whole Europe with 35, Asia and Pacific with 6, and the rest of the world with 1.The per capita ranking is headed by Switzerland and Sweden, both having an index more than twice the median.  Most of the countries are placed above the average (red line), suggesting a strong emphasis placed on this scientific field by a sizable group of countries.The drugs industry is a thriving business, even in these times of financial crunch. Its key players are headquartered in these countries, rendering knowledge in the field of utmost importance. The surprise may come from the fact that neither China nor India are yet in the top 100 list, although the two giants are nowadays key global players in the production of drugs, especially in the generics category.

In 2012, the United States lost 1 slot of top 100 universities in clinical medicine and pharmacy but, with a total of 53 institutions in the list, they dwarf the whole Europe with 35, Asia and Pacific with 6, and the rest of the world with 1.

The per capita ranking is headed by Switzerland and Sweden, both having an index more than twice the median. Most of the countries are placed above the average (red line), suggesting a strong emphasis placed on this scientific field by a sizable group of countries.

The drugs industry is a thriving business, even in these times of financial crunch. Its key players are headquartered in these countries, rendering knowledge in the field of utmost importance. The surprise may come from the fact that neither China nor India are yet in the top 100 list, although the two giants are nowadays key global players in the production of drugs, especially in the generics category.

 

World top 100 universities in Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy
2012¹

Country

Number

Population

Per capita

Million(Nbr/Millionx100)
Australia 321.813.8
Belgium 210.618.9
Brazil 1203.50.5
Canada 534.314.6
Finland 15.318.7
France 363.04.8
Germany 682.27.3
Italy 159.11.7
Japan 2127.41.6
Netherlands 416.624.2
Singapore 14.721.3
Spain 145.52.2
Sweden 39.332.2
Switzerland 37.639.4
United Kingdom1162.017.7
United States53320.516.5
Median3.0 15.6
Average6.3 14.7
¹ Browse the complete List of 200 best medicine and pharmacy universities.

 

Sources: Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai and UN Population Division

 

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