What measures does the Welsh Government have in place to measure the effectiveness of the NHS Bursary in Wales?
Bursary uptake for healthcare students requires a commitment to work in Wales, in a health or social care setting, for two years post-graduation.
The table below provides a summary of the number of students who were bursary funded and secured posts in Wales at the end of the recruitment round in December 2023. This is the latest data available.
|
Area of study |
2023 bursary graduate numbers |
Available to work in Wales |
% recruited of those available to work |
Declared in employment in Wales (as of 7/12/2023 |
|
Allied health professional courses |
310 |
288 |
80% |
231 |
|
Healthcare science courses |
184 |
160 |
86% |
137 |
|
Nursing courses |
962 |
869 |
91% |
793 |
Officials regularly discuss the impact of the NHS bursary with key stakeholders, including students, and we intend to consult about the future of the NHS bursary to ensure it remains fit for purpose.