International students on health care programmes at universities in Wales

Where places can be offered, the candidates must be self-funding and offer evidence of their ability to study at university level in English.  The IELT (International English Language Test) is recognised for entry. 

 

For further information on IELTS, please see www.ielts.org or contact the British Council in the UK www.britishcouncil.org, or your own country.

 

International applicants may be considered by the following universities which offer health related courses: 

 

Exceptions to this are detailed in the 'Introduction' section in the Financial Help for Healthcare Students in Wales booklet. For individual advice please contact the NHS Student Awards Unit, click here for details.

 

Please contact the university for information on education fees and estimated living expenses.  The demands of the course may prevent students from working to earn sufficient funds to support themselves during their studies.

 

Most programmes in Wales leading to registration as a health care professional are university degrees. For details on course profiles, entry requirements and how to apply either visit the university's website or the UCAS website. 

 

For advice on qualifications for entry, please see UK NARIC. 

 

For qualifications that were gained more than five years ago, you will require recent evidence that you have updated your studying. 

 

Entry to courses is competitive, even if you have a qualification which is relevant to the course you are applying for, there is no guarantee you will be offered a place. The School's decision on any candidate is final. 

 

A face-to-face interview is required for all applicants - an essential part of any health care programme application in Wales. 

 

Interviews are held at the school's convenience.  This would necessitate candidates visiting the UK for interview(s) at their own expense and it may not be possible to arrange more than one interview within a single visit. If you are intending to apply for more than one interview within a limited time, seek advice on the travel time between the universities. 

 

You are asked to note that being offered an interview does not mean that you will be offered a place.  There may be several applicants for every place.  With applicants competing against each other, many interviewees do not succeed.

 

Occupational health screening is required for all applicants. As the majority of qualified employment is within the NHS, it is usual for universities to ask a local health employer to screen the health of those applying.  This is a confidential procedure. 

 

Where such screening is not automatically offered on the day of the interview, you may need to discuss access to screening with the school admissions staff to see whether it can be offered to you at a mutually convenient time.

 

Before you apply, you should check that the qualification you are hoping to gain would be recognised in any country where you might be planning to live and work in the future.  Even those health care professionals who have trained in the UK are subject to the UK immigration laws and it may not be possible for you to remain in the UK following qualification.  The National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare cannot advise on immigration issues.  Any enquiries should be addressed to the British High Commission or British Embassy in your country. 

 

ONLY contact the universities/UCAS for application information if your answer to each of the following questions is "Yes".

 

1.       Is the UK health care qualification recognised in your future country of residence?

 

2.       Is self-funding an option?

 

3.       Can you afford to visit the UK at your own expense for interview?

 

4.       Have you sufficient qualifications at an appropriate level in suitable subjects for entry?