Masters then a second degree

cathell

Can I do a Masters and then embark on a second degree (the second degree is an AHP subject - Diagnostic Radiology)

Reply 1

Graeme SFE

Official Rep

Original post by cathell

Can I do a Masters and then embark on a second degree (the second degree is an AHP subject - Diagnostic Radiology)

Hi there,

Does the Diagnostic Radiology course include a Masters, or is it just a degree?

Thanks, Graeme

Reply 2

cathell

The Diagnostic Radiology is a degree (AHP) but am thinking about doinga amsters first. I already have or will have a BSc (graduate in May)

Reply 3

cathell

So its just a degree not a masters degree

Reply 4

Graeme SFE

Official Rep

Original post by cathell

So its just a degree not a masters degree

Thanks, Radiology courses can be exceptions, which means you'll be eligible for funding regardless of your previous study, even if you have a Masters.

If you have a particular course and university in mind let us know and we'll check to make sure it's an exception.

Thanks, Graeme

Reply 5

cathell

If the second degree was a Masters degree (as in a 4 year honours degree with masters attached ) would I then have to get funding for a masters for that final year? (And in that case Im guessing if I already had a masters I would not be eligible for the Masters Loan. )

Reply 6

normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

Original post by cathell

You could do a pre-registration masters in diagnostic radiography instead of another undergraduate degree (if you meet the entry requirements). It's a 2-year course rather than the 3-year BSc and you would still qualify to enter the NHS on band 5. Pre-reg masters usually qualify for undergraduate funding.

Reply 7

cathell

That sounds great. When you say undergraduate funding you mean tution fees and full maintenance loan? (rather than taking a masters loan) and NHS bursary ?

Reply 8

cathell

If so ( and also if on the BSc Radiology) does the £5k NHS grant get dedected from any potential maintenence loan or is it in addition?

Reply 9

normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

Original post by cathell

That sounds great. When you say undergraduate funding you mean tution fees and full maintenance loan? (rather than taking a masters loan) and NHS bursary ?

Yes both tuition fee and maintenance loans. If you study a pre-registration masters (or BSc) at a uni in England and are eligible for student finance, then you would be able to apply to the NHS Learning Support Fund for the annuial training grant in addition to your student loans.