Full time students studying at the University of Southampton, or prospective students, can use these pages to view the student funding available to them.
Students studying BM5 and BM6 should view the tab on the left, BM4 students should view the middle tab and students studying any NHS funded courses (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Audiology) should view the tab on the right.
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Medical students are funded differently compared to other UK undergraduate courses. The funding is split between Student Finance England and the NHS. Years 1 to 4 are funded by Student Finance England, whereas years 5 and 6 are funded by the NHS.
The table below explains the funding that is available to full-time BM5 and BM6 students in more detail.
For full time BM5 and BM6 students, years 1 - 4 are funded as a standard UK undergraduate. Year 5 for BM5 and years 5 and 6 for BM6 are funded by the NHS.
Students from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland may be entitled to different student funding, please see the appropriate links.
For general funding such as the tuition fee loan, maintenance loan and maintenance grants, applications should be completed on the Student Finance England webpage.
| Student Funding Years 1-4 | 2023 Entry |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | £9,250 per year |
| Tuition Fees/Loan | Full amount |
| Maintenance Loan |
Living at home: Up to £8,400 Living away from home: Up to £9,978 |
| The Student Support Fund | Check eligibility for The Student Support Fund |
| Scholarships | Vary by faculty - Contact Faculty for more details |
| Student Funding Years 5-6 | 2023 Entry |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | Paid by NHS bursary |
| Reduced Rate Maintenance Loan |
Living at home: Up to £2,207 Living away from home: Up to £2,643 |
| NHS Means Tested Bursary | £1000 as standard, and a higher amount available to those who meet the household income thresholds set by the NHS. |
| The Student Support Fund | Check eligibility for The Student Support Fund |
| Scholarships | Vary by faculty - Contact Faculty for more details |
Full time BM4 students will fund the first £3,465 themselves in Year 1. In the following years, the NHS will pay £3,715 towards tuition fees.
The table below explains the funding that is available to full-time BM4 students in more detail.
| BM4 Students | 2023 Entry |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees Year 1 | £9,250 in total, the first £3,465 will be student funded. The remaining £5,785 can be taken as a tuition fee loan. |
| Tuition Fees Years 2 - 4 | £9,250 in total, the first £3,715 will be NHS funded. The remaining £5,535 can be taken as a tuition fee loan. |
| Bursaries | Information on the University’s Undergraduate bursaries can be found here. |
| Maintenance Loan | Year 1 only. |
| Reduced Rate Maintenance Loan (Years 2 to 4) |
Living at home: Up to £2,207 Living away from home: Up to £2,643 |
| NHS Means Tested Bursary | In years 2-4, students may be entitled to a NHS bursary - £1000 as standard, and a higher amount available to those who meet the household income thresholds set by the NHS. For more information, please visit the NHS website. |
| The Student Support Fund | Check eligibility for The Student Support Fund. |
| Scholarships | Varies by Faculty. Contact Faculty for more details. |
Nursing degree and AHP (Associated Health Profession) courses include:
· Occupational Therapy
· Physiotherapy
· Podiatry
· Nursing (BSc and MSc)
The table below explains the funding that is available to full-time NHS Funded students in more detail.
| NHS Funded Students | 2023 Entry |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | £9,250 per year |
| Tuition Fee Loan | Full amount available to take as a tuition loan. |
| Maintenance Loan |
Living at home: Up to £8,400 Living away from home: Up to £9,978 |
| NHS Means Tested Bursary | Available to continuing students who started their course before 1st August 2017. |
| NHS Non Means Tested Grant (NHS Training Grant) | £5,000 per academic year. More information can be found here. |
| The Student Support Fund | Check eligibility for The Student Support Fund |
| Scholarships | Varies by Faculty. Contact Faculty for more details. |
You can access further financial support from external sources (some of these may require that you have applied to the Student Support Fund in the first instance)
Medicine students
Medicine students in their final two years can also apply to the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund
Nursing degree and AHP (Allied Health Professions)