Funding & Fees

Funding for BCOM Students is via Plymouth University

Institution Code (PU): P60

Course Code for Master of Osteopathy: B312

Course Code for Bsc (Hons) Osteopathy: B200

There are a number of options for funding available to students.

Government Sources

Most full time M.Ost UK and EU students who have not studied for a previous degree will be eligible for a tuition fee loan. The tuition fees are paid directly to the college on your behalf. You only start repaying the fees once you have graduated or left BCOM and are earning £27,295 or more per annum. Visit the Government Student Loans Guide website for more information.

• England
  To speak to a dedicated adviser contact Student Finance England on 0300 100 06 07.
• Northern Ireland
  Students can access Student Finance Northern Ireland’s dedicated enquiry service, offering information and advice, by calling 0300 100 0077.
• Wales
  Students can access Student Finance Wales dedicated enquiry service on 0300 200 4050.
• Scotland
  Students can contact the Student Awards Agency for Scotland on 0300 555 0505.

Student Finance

There are also loans available to help with living costs if you are a full time English student and under 60 years of age. The amount that you are eligible for depends on where you live and study and your household income. For more information on student loan repayment click here.

Extra Help

There are a number of other grants and loans that are available to students with disabilities, dependants and children.

Private Sources of Income

Some high street banks are prepared to offer loans to students studying for professional qualifications. Speak to our Admissions Team for further assistance on 020 7435 6464 or at admissions@bcom.ac.uk

Tuition fees

The fee arrangements for EU and International students intending to start their degree in 2022-23 academic year will be £11,000 per annum.

Immigration requirements

If you have arrived in the UK before 11pm on 31 December 2020:

If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen and have been living in the UK before 31 December 2020, you and your family can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021. The deadline for applying is 30 June 2021 and this is free of charge. Click here to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

If you arrive in the UK after 11pm on 31 December 2020:

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who move to the UK after 11pm on 31 December 2020 will need to apply for a Student visa to study at BCOM. You must have enough money to pay for your course and support yourself in the UK.  You must prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply.  It costs

• £348 to apply for a Student visa from outside the UK
• £475 to extend or switch to a Student visa from inside the UK

Click here to apply for a student visa.

Contact our Admission team if you have any questions about funding or loans -  admissions@bcom.ac.uk or 020  7435 6464.

Osteopathic Foundation

The foundation is able to offer interest free loans to students in the final two years of their degree in osteopathy. The amount available is dependent on the number of students requiring assistance. BCOM’s  Registry Team can help registered BCOM students with the appropriate paperwork.

For further information then please contact the Registry Department at registry@bcom.ac.uk