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
Intercalating years could count as qualifying years of study for funding if you studied them as part of your:
- bachelor's degree, in the first 4 years
- master's degree
Intercalation years do not count if you studied them as part of your PhD.
What you’ll 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 parents
- £3,191 if you’re studying in London
- £2,643 if you’re studying outside of London
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.
Register for an NHS Bursary account
Existing students
If you are an existing student applying for the 2022/23 academic year, you need to register for an NHS Bursary account on our new system before you start your application. After you’ve registered, you can log in to your account and re-apply for your NHS Bursary.
Contact us if you are having difficulty applying online.