Information on how to register with the practice for GP services depends on a number of factors including; citizenship, immigration status (if relevant); including how long you will be spending in Belfast. 

Please note: If you are a student that normally resides outside the UK and Ireland you can register with the University GP practice if you are in going to be living in Belfast for three months or more. If are a student from outside the UK and Ireland and you will be living in Belfast for less than three months, you may wish to consider applying for private health insurance. 

You must be registered with the practice in order to seek medical care and have more than 3 months left on your visa. 

You can find out more about International Student Health & Healthcare including how the UK medical system works

The following webpage sets out information on how all students can register, and what is required.  

Please Note all students hoping to register with the practice will be required to provide additional documentation to support their registration.   

For students from NI, England, Scotland, Wales the following documentation is required: 

• Registration Form - HS200 
• Passport 

• Proof of Belfast Address.  If living in Queen’s Accommodation a QUB Student Status letter is the only document that is required.  If living in catchment areas BT1-BT12 and BT17 and not living in Queen’s Accommodation a QUB Student Status letter is still required but the student is also required to produce additional documentation such as a tenancy agreement (if private landlord) or utility bill (excluding mobile telephone).  Details on how to request the QUB letter can be found below. 

 OTHER - EU, International, Isle of Man 

• Registration Form – HSC/R1 - EU | Outside EU   
• Passport 
• BRP or Settlement Letter 

• Proof of Belfast Address.  If living in Queen’s Accommodation a QUB Student Status letter is the only document that is required.  If living in catchment areas BT1-BT12 and BT17 and are not living in Queen’s Accommodation a QUB Student Status letter is still required but the student is also required to produce additional documentation such as a tenancy agreement (if private landlord) or utility bill (excluding mobile telephone).  Details on how to request the QUB letter can be found below. 

The video below, from Dr. Cunningham, sets out guidance on how you can register with the University Health Centre. 

*The Health Centre require processing time for all registrations, this is dependent on volumes of registrations received and you can enquire at the time of registering. 

The current process for QUB GP Confirmation of Student Status Letters is that they can be obtained from QUB Student Records by emailing s.records@qub.ac.uk. 

Please include your Full Name and Student ID number and ensure you clearly state you require a GP Confirmation of Student Status Letter. Please ensure that your term-time address are correct and in-full.  

Local doctors are also known as general practitioners, GPs. They look after the health of people in their community and deal with patients' different health problems.

• Once registration documents are accepted – we will not contact you to confirm your registration has been processed.
• A Health & Care Card will be sent directly from the Business Services Organisation (BSO) (these are not issued by the Practice).
• Appointments can be booked following the registration being completed.

Please note a Health and Care Card is not required for booking appointments. (their admin team are available for advice – please check our website for opening hours & contact times).