ScotGEM funding arrangements

The following arrangements are for the academic year 2023-2024. Guidance and legislation may change in future years. The most up-to-date information on NHS Bursaries can be found on the NHS England Student Bursaries web page and the NHS Wales Student Bursaries web page.

The information below explains how your tuition fees and funding will be provided for all years of your Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine (ScotGEM) degree.

Year 1

For the first year, students with RUK (England) fee status pay £3,465 and can apply to Student Finance England for the remainder of the tuition fee.

Students can also apply for a means-tested maintenance loan and supplementary grants.

Years 2 to 4

For years 2 to 4, the NHS pays £3,715 and the student can apply to Student Finance England for the remainder of the tuition fee.

Students are eligible for the reduced rate maintenance loan along with a means-tested NHS bursary and a grant.
Year 1

For the first year, students with RUK (Wales) fee status pay £3,465 and can apply to Student Finance Wales for the remainder of the tuition fee.

Students can also apply for a means-tested maintenance loan and supplementary grants.

Years 2 to 4

For years 2 to 4, the NHS pays £3,465 and the student can apply to Student Finance Wales for the remainder of the tuition fee.

Students are eligible for the reduced rate maintenance loan along with a means-tested NHS bursary and a grant.

ScotGEM funding arrangements

Home-funded fee status

RUK (England) fee status

RUK (Wales) fee status

RUK (Northern Ireland) fee status

Republic of Ireland fee status

Islands (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) fee status