NHS Learning Support Fund
Degree-level nursing, midwifery and many allied health students on courses from September 2020 will be eligible for a payment of at least £5,000 a year to help with living costs which they will not need to pay back.
Nursing, midwifery and many allied health students will be eligible for additional support of at least £5,000 to help with living costs from September 2020. The funding will be given to new and continuing degree-level students.
The funding comes as part of the government’s pledge to increase nurse numbers by 50,000 over the next five years.
Students will receive at least £5,000 a year, with further funding available for eligible students:
- £1,000 for specialist disciplines that struggle to recruit
- £2,000 for childcare costs
- Exceptional Hardship Fund of up to £3,000.
The funding will not have to be repaid by recipients. Students will also be able to continue to access funding for tuition and maintenance loans from the Student Loans Company.
Am I eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund?
Students must ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria, including residency, as set out in the NHS Learning Support Fund guidance. You can also find information on funding support for nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals on the NHS Student Services hub.
Eligible courses
Undergraduate
| Course title | UCAS code |
|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Pre-registration) | B720 |
| BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) | B700 |
| BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)* | B701 |
| BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) | B702 |
| BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities)* | B716 |
| BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science | B780 |
| BSc (Hons) Dietetics | B410 |
| BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy | B160 |
Postgraduate
| Course title | Entry requirements |
|---|---|
| MSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) | A first degree at Honours level, normally, in a related discipline. GCSE mathematics and English at grade C or above (or equivalent). |
| MSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) | A first degree at Honours level, normally, in a related discipline. GCSE mathematics and English at grade C or above (or equivalent). |
| MSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) | An upper second class honours degree in any subject. Consideration will be given to applicants with a lower second class if their degree is related to nursing and they have previous care work experience. GCSE mathematics and English at grade C or above (or equivalent). |
| MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) | An upper second class honours degree in a science* or a healthcare related subject. Must have studied successfully at level 6 for five years. At least five GCSEs taken at one sitting, including English language, mathematics and science* at grade C or above (or equivalent). |
| An upper second class honours degree in a science or a healthcare related subject. GCSE mathematics, English language and science at grade C or above (or equivalent). |
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