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How do I afford medical school?

Hi :smile:
So I’m an international student (from India).
I’ve applied to UK for medicine (undergraduate level).
My academic record is quite good.
Are there any scholarships/grants I’ll be eligible for?
Is there anyway I can get a full ride to medical school in the UK?
(edited 5 years ago)
Original post by aradhikav
Hi :smile:
So I’m an international student (from India).
I’ve applied to UK for medicine (undergraduate level).
My household annual income is less that £5000.
My academic record is quite good.
Are there any scholarships/grants I’ll be eligible for?
Is there anyway I can get a full ride to medical school in the UK?


I highly doubt it. Scholarships for international students are rare and hard to come by.

You might be better off applying to an Indian medical school instead where they'll probably be support from your home government.
Reply 2
Original post by Blue_Cow
I highly doubt it. Scholarships for international students are rare and hard to come by.

You might be better off applying to an Indian medical school instead where they'll probably be support from your home government.


Is there absolutely no chance of me getting a scholarship?
Original post by aradhikav
Is there absolutely no chance of me getting a scholarship?


I can't find any.

Sorry to disappoint, but as I said earlier, international student scholarships are hard to come by and barely cover UK international student fees, which can be up to £35k a year for medicine, and even higher during the clinical years.
Reply 4
Original post by Blue_Cow
I can't find any.

Sorry to disappoint, but as I said earlier, international student scholarships are hard to come by and barely cover UK international student fees, which can be up to £35k a year for medicine.


Thanks for your help :smile:
Do you think taking out student loans are a good idea?
Original post by aradhikav
Thanks for your help :smile:
Do you think taking out student loans are a good idea?


Taking out student loans to cover UK fees? I don't think so. It's far too expensive.

Taking out student loans to cover Indian fees? Sounds more realistic and cheaper to me.
Reply 6
Okay, thank you.
Reply 7
Original post by Blue_Cow
Taking out student loans to cover UK fees? I don't think so. It's far too expensive.

Taking out student loans to cover Indian fees? Sounds more realistic and cheaper to me.


Thank you for your help and advice.

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