Embark on your journey to become a doctor or dentist in England supported by the NHS UK Bursary Scholarships. This financial award is aimed at students in medicine or dentistry placing you in a position to focus on your studies and clinical training without the burden of tuition fees or basic living costs↚
Become a Future Healthcare Leader with the NHS UK Bursary
Essential Overview of the Bursary
The NHS UK Bursary is available to students enrolled on approved Office for Students‑listed medical or dental programmes lasting five or six years for undergraduate entry or three to four years for graduate entry Between academic years starting 1 September 2025 through 31 August 2026 the scheme offers a non‑means‑tested grant of £1 052 combined with means‑tested support up to £3 356 for those studying outside London or living with parents or £3 356 in London depending on residence status Tuition fee contributions up to £9 535 per year are paid directly to your university and you may qualify for additional allowances such as dependant support, childcare, travel or disability expenses as your circumstances allowWho Is Eligible
You must ordinarily reside in England on the first day of your first NHS bursary‑eligible academic year and not have moved there primarily to study Students must meet immigration residency requirements, not be in custody, and avoid receiving financial support over the NHS bursary entitlement from other organisations Medical or dental degree candidates become eligible for NHS NHS-funded support from Year Five of their course or from Year Two of accelerated graduate-entry programmes↚
Support You Can Receive
Every eligible student receives a guaranteed £1 052 non‑means‑tested bursary along with means‑tested maintenance support up to £3 356 depending on income and living arrangements Tuition fees up to £9 535 per year are covered. Additional allowances are available including travel and dual accommodation expenses, childcare or parent learning support, disability-related support, dependent allowances or extra weeks allowance if requiredWhy This Bursary Makes a Difference
The NHS Bursary alleviates tuition and remuneration pressures in vital professions where service is essential and workforce demand is high. It allows you to focus on high‑level clinical education without accumulating debt or juggling part‑time earnings Many students also receive the government‑administered minimum maintenance student loan alongside this bursary especially in the later years of medical training so that the combined aid supports living and study↚