Vaccination

In England, you can use the NHS website to book your Covid-19 vaccination (first, second, third or booster dose) online.

Get your NHS number ready to make booking your appointment easier. Find it at www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/

Some students might not be registered with a doctor (General Practitioner or GP), or know their NHS number: don’t worry, you will still be able to get vaccinated. However, if you are not registered with a doctor (GP) you will not be able to use the online booking service.

Eligibility

Your current eligibility for a Covid-19 vaccination or booster will vary depending on where you are currently living:

It also depends on your age and any health conditions you have that increase your priority for a vaccine.

Overseas visitors (with or without a visa) to England will not be charged for Covid-19 testing, treatment or vaccination. Find out more about overseas visitors on the Government Covid-19 webpage.

International students and vaccinations

To book a Covid vaccination, we recommend that you register with a doctors (GP) surgery and seek advice from them about vaccinations. Find out how to register with a doctor (GP) surgery on the NHS website.

FAQS - Covid vaccinations

Will my vaccination status affect my eligibility for Exceptional Circumstances?

No, you can still apply for Exceptional Circumstances in the usual way.

Will you stop me from accessing facilities if I’m unvaccinated?

There are no plans to introduce measures to stop unvaccinated students accessing any University facilities, accommodation, teaching or services, unless Government guidance or regulations change.

How do I book my vaccinations?

This depends on where in the UK you live.

In England, you can book your appointment online or you can wait for an invitation from your GP.

In Wales, you will be invited to make your appointment. If you think you’ve been missed, see the Wales Government webpage for what to do.

In Scotland you will receive an invitation for your first dose. After you have received your first dose, you will then receive an invitation to your second dose. Find out more details on the Scotland vaccination programme.

In Northern Ireland, if you are eligible you can book your vaccination appointment online or book at a pharmacy.

I’ve moved house since my first vaccination, what do I need to do?

If you booked online (England) you can rebook it online. If you were invited to your vaccination appointment by your GP, make sure you register with a GP near your new address and you will be invited for your second appointment by them. Find out how to register with a GP surgery on the NHS website. Find more information for students and Covid-19 vaccinations on NHS England website.

Do I need to be vaccinated to go on a healthcare placement?

Our placement partners expect all students (except those exempt for medical reasons) to be vaccinated. It is becoming a legal requirement for all staff in residential settings to be vaccinated.

We know that some students, for medical reasons, cannot be vaccinated; for these students, placements may be restricted: this is also the case for those students who are vaccinated but for other reasons remain vulnerable to the Covid-19 virus.

We are working with our local providers of placements, Occupational Health, and national bodies to clarify the type of placement activity that students in these 'at risk' groups can engage with.

I’m an international student living in the UK, how do I get a vaccination?

Overseas visitors (with or without a visa) to England will not be charged for Covid-19 testing, treatment or vaccination. Find out more about overseas visitors on the Government Covid-19 webpage.

I’m an international student and I’ve received the first vaccine at home, but I’m now in the UK and you don’t have the same vaccines available. What do I do?

We recommend that you register with a GP surgery and seek advice from them about vaccinations. Find out how to register with a GP surgery on the NHS website.

Find out more about overseas visitors on the Government Covid-19 webpage.

If you are an international student and need advice before you travel, please contact the International Student Advice Team.

I’m currently abroad, I haven’t been vaccinated and I need to travel to University, but I need to have a vaccine before I do so. What can I do?

You do not require a vaccination to travel to the UK. Once you arrive in the UK you can register with a GP surgery and then you will be able to book a vaccination appointment through the NHS booking website. Find out how to register with a GP surgery on the NHS website.

Please remember to complete any necessary quarantine period before you attend a vaccination appointment.