UK Government Offers Salary Discounts for PhD Healthcare Workers

The UK government has announced salary discounts for foreign healthcare workers applying for a Health and Care visa who possess a PhD or equivalent doctorate-level qualification. The discount percentage is linked to the subject area of the degree.

Applicants with a PhD in a STEM field can earn as low as 80% of the lower going rate for their job, with a minimum salary requirement of £25,000 (approximately ₦49.7 million) per year. Those with a non-STEM PhD face a higher threshold, needing to earn at least 90% of the going rate with a minimum salary of £28,200 (about ₦56 million) annually.

To qualify, applicants must have a UK PhD or a doctorate assessed as equivalent by Ecctis, and the qualification must be relevant to the job. Additionally, postdoctoral positions in scientific occupations allow for a 70% discount, with a minimum salary of £25,000, but with a restriction limiting stay to four years.