Undergraduate podiatry students from the UK will generally receive financial assistance to study as they are an essential part of the healthcare infrastructure.
Funding support for podiatry degrees will vary depending factors such as which part of the UK you study in and where you lived prior to starting your degree.
Student loans and bursaries are available depending on your country and circumstances. Your chosen universities can advise you on your individual circumstances, but as a broad guide the following will apply:
In England
Most UK students studying in England will be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (NHS LSF) which will provide eligible students with:
- A training grant of £5,000 plus £1,000 specialist subject allowance per academic year
- Parental support of £2,000, if you have at least one dependent child under 15 years, or under 17 years if registered with special educational needs
- Money back for excess travel and temporary accommodation costs (Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses) while you're on your practice placement
- Students experiencing financial hardship (Exceptional Support Fund).
Where you choose to study via an apprenticeship route, additional funding towards your training is available via the government apprenticeship programmes.
In Scotland
The Student Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) will provide you with information relevant to your personal circumstances. Tuition fees are usually free for Scottish residents studying at a Scottish University. Additional bursaries are also available depending on your age and personal circumstances.
In Wales
Podiatry training programmes are eligible for the NHS Wales bursary programme. This will cover tuition costs, and selected other costs, where a student has made a commitment to work within NHS Wales for a set period of time. Find out more on the Cardiff Metropolitan University bursary page or the NHS Wales Student Awards Services page.
In Northern Ireland
Funding for students studying healthcare courses differs from the arrangements for other courses in Northern Ireland. Funding to cover tuition fees is available in many cases, as are bursaries and special loans. Find out more at NI Direct.
Republic of Ireland
Funding is available for healthcare students under the Free Fees initiative. Find out more on the HEA website.
Funding for postgraduate qualification routes varies. Please check with your university for more information. Those studying for an apprenticeship will also be funded differently. Visit our apprenticeship page, or check with your university of choice for more information.