Can I get free health care while studying at Heriot-Watt University?
All undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking a programme of study over 6 months are entitled to free medical treatment on the National Health Service from the time of arrival. This will cover medical and nursing consultations, consultant referrals if necessary, and emergency care. Medication prescribed by the doctor will require payment – current NHS rate per item. Help with health costs may be possible by applying to the Health Benefits Division. Form HC1 is available for this from our Medical Centre or from a Post Office. All students must register with a general practitioner once they have a permanent semester-time address in order to obtain the above service. The university has its own health centre on campus. This may be the most convenient general practioner service to register with if students live on campus.
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