Funding is available if you're studying to become a doctor or dentist and you're:
- studying a 5 or 6-year undergraduate course (you can apply from year 5)
- studying a 3 or 4-year graduate-entry course (you can apply from year 2)
- a returning NHS Bursary student and started your course before 1 August 2017
An intercalation year taken in the first 4 years of an undergraduate medical degree may count towards your qualifying year of study for NHS Bursary funding, if you undertook one at either bachelor's or master's level.
Intercalation years taken at PhD level will not be included.
What you will get
If you're an eligible full-time student, you can apply for a:
- non-means tested grant of £1,000 per academic year
- tuition fee contribution
- means-tested bursary based on your household income
The rates for full-time students are up to:
- £2,207 if you're living with your parents
- £3,191 if you're studying in London
- £2,643 if you're studying outside of London
Find out more in our NHS Bursary guidance document (PDF: 687KB).
How to apply
New students
You need to register for an NHS Bursary account before you start your application.
After you've registered, you can log in to your account and apply for an NHS Bursary.
We have produced a Step-by-step guide to the NHS Bursary Application System (PDF: 285KB), if you need help with registering or completing your online application.
Register for an NHS Bursary account
Existing students
If you're an existing student you'll receive an email from us inviting you to apply for the 2023 to 2024 academic year. Invites will be sent out from 1 March 2023.
Invites will be sent out in groups to make sure we process all of your applications for the start of the academic year.
Contact us if you're having difficulty applying online.