Your elective
An elective is a six to eight week period of medical work experience, which is often undertaken in another country, although there is no restriction on working in a UK…
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Working as an EEA or international student
There are no restrictions on working in the UK if you are an EU, EEA or Swiss national. If you are an international student with a restriction on working in…
Getting a job while studying
Getting paid work is a simple way to supplement your income. However, there are some important things to consider when thinking about getting a job whilst at medical school: How…
Armed forces medical bursaries
The UK armed forces offer generous bursaries/cadetships for undergraduate medics during their studies. In exchange for this financial support, you are required to serve a minimum period in the forces…
Access Agreement Bursaries
An Access Agreement is a document setting out how a university or college charging higher fees intends to safeguard and promote fair access to higher education through its outreach work,…
Grants, bursaries and awards
NHS Bursaries are probably the most widely known, readily available and one of the most useful sources of financial support. However, there are a range of other types of bursaries,…
Access and hardship funding
If, while you’re a student, you find you’re struggling to make ends meet, you may be able to receive some extra financial help through funds administered by your University. Depending…
What to do after your course has finished
After your course has finished, you may be eligible for Universal Credit You stop being counted as a student for means tested benefits on the last day of the course…
Information for independent students
If you are an independent student, your parents’ income will not be taken into account in assessing the amount of student financial support you receive, but that of your spouse…
Apply for medical student money advice
If you would you like online advice about a money problem then use the form below to make an enquiry to our free student Money Adviser service. Your enquiry is strictly…