Funding for Paramedic and Nursing & Midwifery Courses (with registration)

If you are thinking about studying to be a Paramedic, Nurse or Midwife at UWS, it is important that you understand that the funding rules for these types of courses can be different from other courses.  

If you are thinking about studying an MSc Nursing or Midwifery course at UWS, it is important that you understand that While these courses are at postgraduate level, for the purposes of funding the key fact to remember is that are 'pre-registration'. I.e. completing the course leads to registration with the NMC, and therefore the same funding package applies as for the BSc level courses that also lead to registration with the NMC. 

The information below will help you understand more about the funding you may be entitled to, and how you can apply for this. 

Students from Scotland:

If you are ordinarily resident in Scotland, you may be eligible to receive funding for tuition and living costs through the Paramedic, Nursing and Midwifery student bursary scheme (PNMSB) which comes from the Scottish Government Health Directorate but is administered by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). Visit the SAAS website for more information on who is eligible for funding, what the funding package looks like, and how to apply. 

Students from England:

Statutory funding for students from England is administered by Student Finance England. Further information on the types of funding available to English students, as well as eligibility and application procedures can be found on the UK Government website. 

Students from Wales:

Statutory funding for students from Wales is administered by Student Finance Wales. Further information on the types of funding available to Welsh students, as well as eligibility and application procedures can be found on the Student Finance Wales website.

Students from Northern Ireland:

Statutory funding for students from Northern Ireland is administered by Student Finance NI. Further information on the types of funding available to Northern Irish students, as well as eligibility and application procedures can be found on the Student Finance NI website. 

EU Nationals:

The UK’s departure from the European Union has impacted students' eligibility for funding. Find out more from the SAAS website.

International Students:

International Students are those who are from outside the UK, and may be subject to a Student Visa when studying in Scotland. The Scottish/UK Government does not provide any statutory student funding for international students studying in Scotland, so you should plan appropriate for your study and living expenses and can find out more about the financial requirements of a student visa on the UKCISA website. 

Postgraduate and Postexperience Study

If you are already registered with the NMC, or working within a health care environment, the University offers a range of postgraduate and post-experience courses to help you develop your career.

Funding information for postgraduate level courses can be found via our website here. 

Graduate Certificate/Diploma courses are generally an Undergraduate level course, available to graduates and/or those with relevant experience in that subject area. While the qualification is a Graduate Certificate/Diploma, in terms of access to funding, you would explore this through our Undergraduate funding information via our website here.