Parents and Carers
Many students have successfully combined studying for MBChB and caring or parenting responsibilities. The MB ChB Student Support team provides information and support related to caring responsibilities, temporary withdrawal for parental/maternity leave, funding, wellbeing and other topics during your studies.
Student voices
WMS Parent Network: You can join a group of current students with caring responsibilities in their WhatsApp group chat to ask questions and share experiences. In order to get added to the group, please contact the WMS Parent Network (email to be added soon).
Take a look at the Personal advice that Adam, a current MBChB student, put together for applicants and offer holders. The page includes guidance based on his personal experience covering information on course commitment, accommodation, nurseries, schools and funding.
Top tip from a student who is a parent
"If you don't live in the area yet, try to find a new home for you and your family as soon as possible. Not only is finding accommodation and moving a big task, but it is also vital to have a local address when you want to sign up for services, such as nursery, school, etc."
Emily, a recent MB ChB graduate, sharing her experience of studying with caring responsibilities:
Transcript (Word doc to download)
Studying whilst Pregnant: General information about studying whilst being pregnant at the University of Warwick. Support for Undergraduate Students: Guidance on finance during pregnancy.
There is a family room in the Medical School Building (A-023) where infants can be breastfed and there is also a fridge where breast milk can be stored. Each NHS Trust has its own arrangements for breastfeeding mothers.
Services and further support
We would really encourage you to take a look at the support networks that are available at Warwick and WMS to find information and support for parents and carers:
- Parent and Carers Network of the Students' Union: Meet other staff and student parents and carers to share experiences and information in regular get-togethers.
- Information for students with Dependants: Information about services and support available to students with children.
- Warwick Accommodation provides accommodation for students with families.
- NHS bursary supports parents with dependant children financially.
- On campus nursery: Find all information about the University nursery.
- Holiday Schemes for children (aged 5-12 years) run by the University.
Whether you are caring for an elderly person, ill or disabled family member...
... or your child(ren), there is support available during your studies.