Hi!
I have just graduated from the university of birmingham with a 2:2. I did a course I hated (I know I should've dropped out but oh well) and I am planning on applying for another degree in physiotherapy. Now, since I got a 2:2, I will not get onto a Master's physiotherapy Pre-Reg course (I will still apply, just to see, but I highly doubt it) so my next option is to apply through UCAS for another bachelor's degree in physiotherapy. I have looked it up and SFE states that there are exceptions when it comes to second bachelor's degrees and funding, and since physiotherapy comes under a healthcare degree, it is one of the exceptions and I will received another round of loans for the duration of the course (3 years).
However, my no.1 choice will be the university of nottingham, and they want AAB in a levels, or a 2:1 from a previous degree. I got ABB in my a levels, however due to where I live and being the first person in my family to attend university, I may be considered for a contextual offer of ABB. I did also research on their website that applicants can apply for their health sciences with foundation year course (which lasts one year but if passed, students can reapply for their preferred healthcare course and continue doing that, so for me physiotherapy.)
My question is, does anyone know if SFE will still give me tuition and maintenance loans for that foundation year as well as the remaining three years of the physiotherapy course? Will emailing or calling up SFE and asking help?