Funding depends on where you live, your nationality and which course you take. Always check the official sources for your nation of residence: Student Finance England, SAAS (Scotland), Student Finance Wales, Student Finance NI.
- Tuition fees. Home-fee students normally pay capped fees and can borrow the tuition loan. Scotland-domiciled students may have fees paid for them at Scottish schools.
- Maintenance. Loans and grants are means-tested.
- NHS bursary. Later years of a medical degree may attract an NHS bursary, which can reduce the tuition loan. Check NHS Student Bursaries.
- Graduate entry. Special funding rules may apply for a second degree in medicine.
- Scholarships. Universities, charities and armed forces programmes offer support: apply early.
Questions to ask each university
- What are the placement costs, including travel to hospitals and community sites?
- Is there a hardship fund or scholarship for widening participation students?
- How is accommodation priced, and is the course long enough to cover the year-round clinical placements?
This page is general education, reviewed 24 October 2026. Rules, fees and dates change: always confirm with the official sources below. It is not medical, legal or immigration advice.