Money advice for students

Started your course in 2011 or before

Nursing degree and Allied Health Profession students

This page provides a summary of the funding and fee system for Nursing degree and Allied Health Profession (AHP) students. Please follow the links provided for more detailed information on funding, loans, bursaries and fees.

Nursing degree and AHP (Allied Health Profession) courses include

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Nursing (BSc and MSc)
Government help - the Student Loan for maintenance

UK students and EU students who meet residency criteria can apply for a Student Loan to help with living costs. The amount you receive is determined by your personal circumstances. Interest rates are low and linked to inflation. You don't have to begin repaying your Student Loan until you finish your course and are earning more than £15,000 a year.

Tuition fee and funding arrangements

There are special tuition fee and funding arrangements for nursing and other health courses.

The university offers a set number of NHS-funded places. If you are offered a place on one of these courses your tuition fees will be paid for you by the NHS.

AHP and nursing degree students are eligible for means-tested bursaries and, depending on personal circumstances, may also be eligible for other allowances and grants.

University of Brighton scholarships

105 University of Brighton scholarships worth £500 each will be awarded at the end of years 1 and 2, and year 3 of four-year courses. These scholarships recognise the achievements of students since starting at the university.

A range of sports scholarships are available which support the development of elite, talented and disabled athletes. These scholarships are worth between £500 and £1,500 per year.

Further financial help and advice

Specific government help is available for students with disabilities and for students with children or other dependants. Depending on your family circumstances you could also be eligible for certain state benefits and child tax credits.

If you get into financial difficulties while studying, or you find yourself facing extra costs in completing your course, you may be able to get additional financial help from the Access to Learning Fund or the Hardship Fund.

The university's Student Advice Service can provide you with financial advice relating to your specific circumstances as well as information on money management.

NHS grant ready reckoner

Calculate your entitlement to funding by using the Bursary Calculator on the NHS website.

Find out more about student finance

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