UK Medical Schools Comparison Tool
Overview of fees, support structures, and resource provision across UK medical schools.
This page provides an overview of support structures across UK medical schools, based on compiled data relating to international tuition fees, placement travel reimbursement, welfare and leave provisions, resource provision, and financial support.
It is designed as a reference tool to support comparison across institutions. It does not assess or rank medical schools.
How to use this tool
Each section presents a category of data alongside an interactive visualisation. Users can compare institutions, explore variation, and view additional details.
Some data points may vary by course year or placement type and may be subject to change.
International tuition fees
What are international tuition fees?
Studying medicine in the UK as an international student is a substantial financial commitment. Tuition fees range from approximately £30,000 to £70,000 per year depending on the university, with clinical years often costing significantly more than pre-clinical years.
Fees vary across institutions and may reflect differences in programme structure, duration, and funding models. The figures presented here provide a comparative overview of reported annual costs.
Placement travel support
What is placement travel support?
Medical students are required to attend clinical placements, which may involve travel. Institutions provide varying levels of financial support for this through different systems.
Support for placement travel is structured in different ways, including claim-based reimbursement, upfront or advanced payments, and fixed allowances. The approach taken may vary depending on placement location, year of study, and local arrangements.
Welfare and flexible leave provisions
What are welfare and leave provisions?
Medical schools may offer different approaches to attendance requirements and flexibility, including provisions for leave or exceptional circumstances.
Reported approaches to welfare and leave include variations in flexibility, attendance expectations, and the number of permitted days. These may differ within institutions depending on course stage or placement requirements.
Resource provision
What resources are included?
Medical students may require clinical and educational resources such as scrubs, stethoscopes, digital devices, and access to learning platforms.
Provision of resources varies across institutions and may depend on course stage or specific placement requirements. In some cases, resources may be optional, subsidised, or expected to be sourced independently.
Financial support
What financial support is included?
Some institutions offer additional financial support through hardship funding, research funding, and elective-related funding.
Availability and timing of financial support differ between institutions and may depend on eligibility criteria, application processes, and stage of study. The data presented here provides a general overview of reported provision.
Further information
Users are encouraged to consult official university sources, course handbooks, and direct enquiries for the most up-to-date and detailed information. Please contact the BMA MSC if you have any requests to update the information.