You will need to decide if you wish to commit to working in Wales for two years after completing your nursing or midwifery degree. If yes, you can choose between NHS funding OR standard student funding, if no, you can apply for standard student funding according to your domicile
In order to help you to decide, NHS Wales have provided the following information about the NHS Bursary Scheme. It is important that students read the information on this website carefully as it details how the NHS scheme will work and the implications of choosing this scheme.
Applications normally open a couple of months prior to the course start date, please check with NHS Wales for the opening date for your chosen start date.
If you opt for the standard funding you can apply online now on your funding provider website. You should provide the unique reference number generated by the Welsh Health Education Registration System within your application. This is so that the funding provider knows you have not opted for NHS funding and can then assess your application for standard funding. If you have any queries regarding the funding available, please contact the Student Money Advice Team.
This information relates to the 2020/21 academic year.
The NHS pay all course fees
A non-means tested grant of £1,000
A means tested bursary of up to £3,651 (elsewhere rate) or up to £2,879 (parental home rate). These figures are based on the nursing and midwifery courses being 42 weeks in duration.
In addition to the basic bursary, students can apply for a number of means tested additional allowances if they meet specific criteria. These allowances provide support to disabled students and additional support for students with dependent adults and children.
A maintenance loan of £4,405 (elsewhere rate) or £3,665 (parental home rate) for Welsh domiciled students
See NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) for further details.
It has been confirmed that the bursary will also be available for 2021/22 and 22/23 entry. Please see the statement from the Welsh Government for further details.
Instead of the NHS support, you can opt to receive the standard funding package. The standard funding you will receive will depend upon your domicile. The Tuition Fee charge for Nursing and Midwifery courses are £9,000 per year.
You may be eligible for support with
Please note that you will not be eligible for means tested allowances through the standard funding if you will be receiving an NHS Wales Bursary Support Package.
