Funding for Healthcare related courses inc. Medicine and Dentistry
This page provides information on funding for all healthcare related courses at Cardiff University that lead to registration in the respective health care profession.
If you are not studying a healthcare related course and want information on undergraduate funding please go to our Undergraduate Funding page.
There are some variations in funding across the UK so the guides are specifically for healthcare related courses at Cardiff University. Funding for these courses is applicable to Home UK students.
Funding for all NHS funded courses in 2012/13
Healthcare courses
Funding for students studying: Physiotherapy BSc, Radiography BSc, Radiotherapy & Oncology BSc, Occupational Therapy BSc/PG Diploma, Operating Department Practice Diploma and Assistant Radiographic Practice Cert.
Nursing and Midwifery
Medicine and Dentistry - current students
Medicine and Dentistry - prospective students
Dental Therapy and Hygiene
Dental Nursing HE Certificate
Part-time BSc Occupational Therapy
NHS Students with Dependants
Pharmacology, Optometry and Pharmacy
Pharmacology, Optometry and Pharmacy are funded via the Student Loans system so our Undergraduate Funding page would be applicable for these courses
Previous Study
Previous study in Higher Education, including the completion of a first degree, does not affect eligibility to apply for NHS funding. However, if you are offered a non NHS funded place on your course your eligibility for funding via the Student Loans system is affected by previous study.
Emergency Loan
An Emergency Loan from University Funds may be able to help when something unforeseen has happened (eg your funding is late) and you when you cannot get financial help from any other source. Please read the factsheet below for further information:
If you are looking for additional funding or in unexpected financial difficulties, you may like to look at our information on the Financial Support page
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