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Dean of Faculty of Medicine Global Talent Award

For international students studying an eligible on-campus, full-time Faculty of Medicine postgraduate taught programme.

Key information

Funding type
Fee reduction
Total value
£10,000
Application deadline
30/04/2027
Eligibility
Study a full-time, on-campus Faculty of Medicine master's programme

Overview

Up to 5 scholarships are available to students starting an eligible 1-year, on-campus postgraduate taught programme in the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility

To get this scholarship you must:

  • be an international student required to pay the oversees fees
  • have a conditional or unconditional offer to study an eligible Faculty of Medicine postgraduate taught programme
  • exceed your course entry requirements
  • be self-funded

Check if you will pay the overseas fee.

This global talent scholarship is not available to students studying:   

  • on PGCert, PGDip, Foundation or PGR courses
  • on Distance Learning courses 
  • with a partner institution   
  • at our campus in Malaysia or Delhi  
  • on Study Abroad courses 
  • as an exchange or partner student 
  • on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses 
  • only pre-sessional English – pre-sessional English students with an offer to study at postgraduate level can still apply  

How to apply

Scholarship applications open in October 2026.

Once applications open, a link to the application form will be available on this page.

  1. Apply to study an eligible Faculty of Medicine programme
  2. Complete the scholarship application form

    As part of your scholarship application you will be required to submit a supporting statement of up to 250 words explaining: 

    • why you have selected your chosen course  
    • how your chosen course relates to your previous academic or professional experience  
    • how your chosen course relates to your future academic or professional goals 
    • how your goals will contribute towards creating a more sustainable and inclusive world 

How we award

There are 5 stages in the shortlisting process.   

  1. We check that you meet the eligibility criteria.
  2. We score and rank the academic qualifications listed on your postgraduate application form.
  3. We score and rank the supporting statement included in your application.
  4. We shortlist candidates to recognise global talent.
  5. A panel chaired by the Dean of Faculty of Medicine, or their nominated representative, decides who receives the scholarships.

This is a competitive process, and not all applications will be successful.

The scholarship panel's decision is final. We do not provide feedback on applications or decisions.

If your application is successful, you will receive a confirmation email and award letter.

Help and advice

Help and advice

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