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Good morning everyone.


Please, has anyone received mail from University of Chester for CAS shield for September intake?

Una get mind for this group oh.

Raalsalghul:
Una get mind for this group oh.

how man go do?

004gist:


Social care is a nice course.
Physiotherapy is a nice course.

We should dump this art courses.. Supply chain management, business this, MBA, management this and that and opt for science.

The gpod news is that even with your art degree you can still do these courses on accelerated level.

best advice I am here, that's the reality on ground.

Jayric2:


I made deposit march

Okay others in the group that paid in March still haven’t gotten CAS. But They’ve given some that paid in February

Fred2020:
A lot has changed recently (and is changing) in the UK, and probably not for the good of recent immigrants.

Do your due diligence and plan well before committing millions to this project.

I wish you the best.

Could you please shed more light on these changes so that one would get prepared ahead? And if it's something that does not worth it, one can shift attention elsewhere.
It would be suicidal for someone who is a bit comfortable here in naija to want to travel out for better comfortability, and get over there and be plunged into lesser life due to unfavorable immigration upturn, after spending a fortune.
Thanks

004gist:


Why not do premaster msc in nursing once done u get ur PIN. before u through theh av posted u to NHS permanent contract or radiographer etc.?
Why waste your money on degrees u will hardly use in UK?.

Recent changes in immigration will exempt this set of people. We should all think ahead for once

More explanation on this will be appreciated. It might be a good option to follow

Sparklingly:


If you're not ed in any country, you can go for MSC Pre-registration nursing in UK.

To my understanding and research, Pre-registration programs are for D. Meaning, it is tailored towards people who are already working with NHS and wish to move higher to the next rung of the ladder. I doubt if it is open to international applicants. If it is so, so many Nigerian nurses struggling to their CBT, IELTS and other NMC qualifying exams required to get ed would have adopted that approach. I think Canada also has something similar too.

Please I stand to be corrected. You may enlighten more with examples please. That option won't be a bad idea at all to explore.

@Sparklingly, you didn't follow me up with our chat again......

004gist:


Social care is a nice course.
Physiotherapy is a nice course.

We should dump this art courses.. Supply chain management, business this, MBA, management this and that and opt for science.

The gpod news is that even with your art degree you can still do these courses on accelerated level.

Okay... Thank you.

Just that nursing need professional experience... I have been checking some sch

soetanoreoluwa:


Okay... Thank you.

Just that nursing need professional experience... I have been checking some sch

Dagbo one.... I have worked in so so place get reference.

School na ur money them want

olagamalin:


Does York St John University require POF before issuing CAS?

Also, how long is their CAS issuance period?

Dey don’t require POF before issuing CAS, CAS issuance depends on when you apply, if you apply during the peak period, it takes time. Presently I learnt that they have stopped issuing CAS for September intake, its full.

eagshay94:
Hello peeps,

I just got itted into York saint John university.
MBA health management.
Is there anyone in this forum who is alumni or current student at York St. John university. Or perhaps the person lives in York.

I am a current student, studying MBA and I live in York. What do you want to know

ajapz:
Hello Everyone,
Please can someone recommend a place I can get like a loan of 5m ASAP for Visa and IHS. I'm kinda in a tight corner at the moment as Bolton hasn't refunded my tuition deposit and I already have my CAS from Wolverhampton. I tried some loan companies in naija but none as I have a current loan running.

My dear sirs/ma

Kindly help with this few questions.
Thanks in advance.

Any Wolverhampton applicants with an unconditional offer here? Or a current MSc/MRes Student?

Is there any WhatsApp group for sept applicants?

Also, Do one needs to pay initial tuition deposit immediately after receiving an unconditional offer, or wait till after Pre CAS interview?

Cos upon checking my application status, I saw that it has an update, and it states the I am required to pay the deposit.

Meanwhile, in my unconditional offer letter received, they included that upon ing the Pre CAS interview, then a deposit is required to be made.

Unconditional offer came in late April, and till date I have mailed them requesting to be scheduled for interview, but the said they are working on it for this month, on both instances when I emailed them.

So, the two are saying different things, Application status is saying you have an unconditional offer and as part of your requirements to move to the next stage, you are required to pay the deposit to proceed to your enrollment.

While Unconditional offer letter is saying, upon ing pre CAS interview, a deposit is required to be made.

Biko help me make sense of this .

And for all others too, do you normally proceed to make deposit payments after receiving an unconditional offer or you wait for your successful interview results?

January or May Current students, please help o, how did you go about it during your own process?

Thanks

Who is studying at the university of greater Manchester (formerly university of Bolton)

I just got a conditional Mres offer

I have firmly accepted the offer and provided the required document.


Just want to know if they are quick to give CAS

meagainstdem:


Could you please shed more light on these changes so that one would get prepared ahead? And if it's something that does not worth it, one can shift attention elsewhere.
It would be suicidal for someone who is a bit comfortable here in naija to want to travel out for better comfortability, and get over there and be plunged into lesser life due to unfavorable immigration upturn, after spending a fortune.
Thanks

- Immigration surcharge is increasing by over 30%, potentially deterring employers from taking in international candidates
- They are contemplating reducing the post-study period by 6 months. Less time to find a job
- Int'l graduates to be restricted from jobs with requirements below the graduate qualification..so jobs like care and possibly some social care roles are off the table.
- Minimum salary requirements are expected to increase further above the average UK wage
- Employers must show strong evidence they tried to recruit locally and invested in training before they can take on Int'l graduates

The general direction is to make it harder for int'l students to stay after their studies......in other words, they want your tuition money but will prefer you leave after your studies.

Fred2020:


- Immigration surcharge is increasing by over 30%, potentially deterring employers from taking in international candidates
- They are contemplating reducing the post-study period by 6 months. Less time to find a job
- Int'l graduates to be restricted from jobs with requirements below the graduate qualification..so jobs like care and possibly some social care roles are off the table.
- Minimum salary requirements are expected to increase further above the average UK wage
- Employers must show strong evidence they tried to recruit locally and invested in training before they can take on Int'l graduates

The general direction is to make it harder for int'l students to stay after their studies......in other words, they want your tuition money but will prefer you leave after your studies.

Bro, people should understand that the Graduate Visa is different from the student Visa. The graduate visa is what the UKVI policy is referring to, as being reduced from 24months (2yrs) to 18months (1y 6month)

A Graduate visa can only be applied for after completing an educational program in the UK, Its a means that afford people who have just completed their study in the UK and are yet to get a skilled visa and are nearing the expiration of their student visa to stay behind in the uk for up to 2year - 3years depending on your course of program,

Also note that the Graduate visa can not be renewed or extended, but holders can switch to another visa category.

So, literally it doesnt affects potential applicants.

Where it may affect potential MSc or MRes applicant is if after your initial 2years student visa in the UK, You stil have not gotten a work sponsorship, then it means, your chances of staying beyond in the UK for another 2years while you search for job sponsorship has been reduced to 1year and 6months,


Thanks for the update thou.

meagainstdem:


To my understanding and research, Pre-registration programs are for D. Meaning, it is tailored towards people who are already working with NHS and wish to move higher to the next rung of the ladder. I doubt if it is open to international applicants. If it is so, so many Nigerian nurses struggling to their CBT, IELTS and other NMC qualifying exams required to get ed would have adopted that approach. I think Canada also has something similar too.

Please I stand to be corrected. You may enlighten more with examples please. That option won't be a bad idea at all to explore.

@Sparklingly, you didn't follow me up with our chat again......

1. No, most pre-registration courses don't require D for international students in the way you interpreted it to be. What they need is to have (for most schools) is proven relevant work experience in health care or something clinical related that can be related to the role of nursing. So the schools can ask you to fill a portfolio form, attend an interview before they give you ission, provide of ed healthcare professionals you've worked under, or fill RPL forms.
2. You can confirm by checking the entry requirements for MSC pre-registration Nursing in Glasgow Caledonian University, Coventry University, Brunel University, University of Suffolk, UCLAN, etc. Note for UCLAN and Brunel, the course is called MSC ed Nursing but it is pre-reg nursing. And for Coventry only Mental Health Nursing pre-registration is open to international students.
2. IELTS is compulsory for both pre-registration and normal nursing. It is UK's requirement for any type of nursing.
3. Sorry about that sir, I will surely call you this evening.

samintegrity:


Bro, people should understand that the Graduate Visa is different from the student Visa. The graduate visa is what the UKVI policy is referring to, as being reduced from 24months (2yrs) to 18months (1y 6month)

A Graduate visa can only be applied for after completing an educational program in the UK, Its a means that afford people who have just completed their study in the UK and are yet to get a skilled visa and are nearing the expiration of their student visa to stay behind in the uk for up to 2year - 3years depending on your course of program,

Also note that the Graduate visa can not be renewed or extended, but holders can switch to another visa category.

So, literally it doesnt affects potential applicants.

Where it may affect potential MSc or MRes applicant is if after your initial 2years student visa in the UK, You stil have not gotten a work sponsorship, then it means, your chances of staying beyond in the UK for another 2years while you search for job sponsorship has been reduced to 1year and 6months,


Thanks for the update thou.

This is a bit misleading.

You are not allowed to switch from your student visa to a work visa until you have completed your academic program. Most student visas expire about 4- 6 months after the end of the academic program.

Substantially most students will have to transition to the graduate visa as 4-6 months after studies is quite a short time to land a graduate-level job offering sponsorship. Yes, some may get lucky, but most will require more time.

Hence, a reduction in the graduate visa duration will substantially affect the prospects of those hoping to get a job after studies.

To put things in perspective, about 40% of asylum claims for people with visa comes from those who held a student visa but could not transition to a work visa.

Fred2020:


This is a bit misleading.

You are not allowed to switch from your student visa to a work visa until you have completed your academic program. Most student visas expire about 4- 6 months after the end of the academic program.

Substantially most students will have to transition to the graduate visa as 4-6 months after studies is quite a short time to land a graduate-level job offering sponsorship. Yes, some may get lucky, but most will require more time.

Hence, a reduction in the graduate visa duration will substantially affect the prospects of those hoping to get a job after studies.

To put things in perspective, about 40% of asylum claims for people with visa comes from those who held a student visa but could not transition to a work visa.

For a year MSc Program

You literally get a 2years visa

1year for study and 1 year post study that's 2 year's


For a 2 years MSc/MRes programs

You get a 3years visa

2years for your study and 1 year post study that's 3years

So literally you still have a whole post study to get a job and switch.

My only concern for now, is if the UK finally say, that student visa holders should not be allowed to switch visa.

Then that will be a big program.

Now just like I explained, as you begin to approach the expiration of your students visa, you can then apply for a graduate visa.

While most people don't go for the graduate visa and choose to seek asylum is because you'd also need to pay IHs and that's huge also for 2years...

When you apply for a Graduate visa, you’ll need to:

pay the £880 application fee
pay the healthcare surcharge - this is usually £1,035 for each year you’ll be in the UK

Below link is for IHS fee for Graduate Visa

https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa/how-much-it-costs


This is for Student Visa Ihs

https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/how-much-pay


So our people literally look for a short cut with less financial commitments to beat the system,



Thanks bro
We are learning sha

Nathphil:

Lets connect bro. I am currently processing my CAS too.

I sent an email request to you. Pls check and acknowledge

bukit05:


I am a current student, studying MBA and I live in York. What do you want to know

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Oh thanks.
First of, what the living expenses in York?
whats the chance of seeking job whilst studying?
What about their Accomodation fees (average)?

Considering cost of study, location and career prospects. Which one should I go for?

1) University of Roehampton:
 MBA Healthcare Management   Autumn 2025 
Tuition: 13k

2) University of Greater Manchester (Bolton)
Course Title: MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Start Date: Monday 22 September 2025
Tuition Fees: 17500
Total Scholarship Awarded:2000

3) University of Huddersfield: MSc biomedical science
Tution: 14,700

4) university of Chester:
Programme: Health Services Management (Master of Science)
Mode and Duration of Study: FULL-TIME 1 Year
Campus: Queens Park, Chester
Proposed Start Date/Intake: 13 October 2025
Expected End: 13 October 2026
Tuition: 12,750 pounds

5: University of Ulster:
Course: MSc Health Promotion and Public Health
Start date: September 2025
Tuition: 13k pounds


6: York saint John university:
Course Title: Masters Business istration Healthcare Management (York)
Sep
Campus: York
Course Start Date: 9/22/2025
Expected End Date: September 2026
Tuition fees: 11,800 pounds

Pls can someone help a brother throw more light on these schools and their location

eagshay94:
.

Oh thanks.
First of, what the living expenses in York?
whats the chance of seeking job whilst studying?
What about their Accomodation fees (average)?

*Living expenses in York is a little bit high.

*You can get a job as a student, but not easy at the moment as most of them prefer someone that can work full time.

*Accommodation is a little bit high in York, my house rent is 950 pounds per month and it’s just one bedroom. But you can stay in Leeds or Bradford. There are student accommodations in Bradford for 370 pounds with personal toilet & bathroom. You will just share kitchen and sitting room with 3 other people, and the house is furnished. You can stay in York if you can get a job in York. You share room with others.

eagshay94:
Considering cost of study, location and career prospects. Which one should I go for?

1) University of Roehampton:
 MBA Healthcare Management   Autumn 2025 
Tuition: 13k

2) University of Greater Manchester (Bolton)
Course Title: MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Start Date: Monday 22 September 2025
Tuition Fees: 17500
Total Scholarship Awarded:2000

3) University of Huddersfield: MSc biomedical science
Tution: 14,700

4) university of Chester:
Programme: Health Services Management (Master of Science)
Mode and Duration of Study: FULL-TIME 1 Year
Campus: Queens Park, Chester
Proposed Start Date/Intake: 13 October 2025
Expected End: 13 October 2026
Tuition: 12,750 pounds

5: University of Ulster:
Course: MSc Health Promotion and Public Health
Start date: September 2025
Tuition: 13k pounds


6: York saint John university:
Course Title: Masters Business istration Healthcare Management (York)
Sep
Campus: York
Course Start Date: 9/22/2025
Expected End Date: September 2026
Tuition fees: 11,800 pounds

Pls can someone help a brother throw more light on these schools and their location

Please which ever you decide to go for please consider the cost of school fee, except maybe you have made provision to pay the school fee. Because you cannot depend on 20 hours job to pay school fee. I am trying to scare you o. Shalom

bukit05:


Dey don’t require POF before issuing CAS, CAS issuance depends on when you apply, if you apply during the peak period, it takes time. Presently I learnt that they have stopped issuing CAS for September intake, its full.

Wow. So what will happen? Till next year?

I hope the proposed new immigration policy in the UK will not affect a dependant in of getting a job

Oh thanks.
But is it possible to school in York, work in Leeds/Bradford and live in Leeds/Bradford?

bukit05:


*Living expenses in York is a little bit high.

*You can get a job as a student, but not easy at the moment as most of them prefer someone that can work full time.

*Accommodation is a little bit high in York, my house rent is 950 pounds per month and it’s just one bedroom. But you can stay in Leeds or Bradford. There are student accommodations in Bradford for 370 pounds with personal toilet & bathroom. You will just share kitchen and sitting room with 3 other people, and the house is furnished. You can stay in York if you can get a job in York. You share room with others.

Good day everyone,

I’m kindly seeking advice on how to go about applying for a UK visa for my sister’s daughter, who is 16 years old. She currently lives with my mother in Nigeria.

My wife and I live in the UK on a sponsorship visa. My mother visited us last year in October and stayed for five months before returning to Nigeria earlier this year. Now, I’m planning to bring my niece over to live with us temporarily and help with the kids.

I’m unsure of the best way to approach the visa application. Can I apply for her to visit the UK along with my mother, stating they are both coming for a short visit? Given that my mom has previously been granted a visa and complied with all the , would that improve the chances for my niece?

My main concern is her age — being 16, I’m worried the visa might be refused. I would really like to avoid a refusal on her record. When my mother applied last time, my wife and I sent her an invitation letter, but she used her own bank statement to show proof of funds, which was sufficient.

Also, my niece and my mother both share the same surname. Would it make any difference if we presented her as my mother’s daughter rather than her granddaughter? Would that help the case in any way?

Any advice or insights from those with experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

eagshay94:
Oh thanks.
But is it possible to school in York, work in Leeds/Bradford and live in Leeds/Bradford?

Yes, because we go to school just two times in a week.