Adult nursing with previous study

just a question really: i have previously studied three years of BSC paramedic science (2 years + 1 resit year) but not graduate/finished the degree as it really was not for me.

I wanted to reapply at a different university (Coventry university) for BSC adult nursing (or alternatively the nursing associate degree) but wasn’t sure if i would be funded for a new degree considering previous years of study, i know nursing is classed as an exception course but wasn’t too sure how it all works.

any advice is really appreciated thanks!

(edited 1 month ago)

Reply 1

PS Reviewer

Nursing is an exception course for both ELQ and previous study. You’ll be funded as if it’s your first time at university.

The online application can be a bit buggy/stupid about this and stop applications once you declare the previous study so be prepared to fill in the pdf application form instead (start your application early so there’s time to sort out the bugs)

Reply 2

Stephen SLC

Official Rep

Hi Souaep,

What academic year were you thinking of applying for? Is this a Full Time or Part Time course? How many years is the course in total?

Thanks. Stephen.

Reply 3

souaep

Original post by PQ

Nursing is an exception course for both ELQ and previous study. You’ll be funded as if it’s your first time at university.
The online application can be a bit buggy/stupid about this and stop applications once you declare the previous study so be prepared to fill in the pdf application form instead (start your application early so there’s time to sort out the bugs)

thank you so much! ☺️

Reply 4

souaep

Original post by Stephen SLC

Hi Souaep,
What academic year were you thinking of applying for? Is this a Full Time or Part Time course? How many years is the course in total?
Thanks. Stephen.

i was going to apply for September 2025, as a first year as my previous study cannot carry over.

It is a three year course for the BSC adult nursing, or alternatively two year course for the FDSc nursing associate in which both would be full time.

thank you ☺️

Reply 5

Claire SFE

Official Rep

Original post by souaep

i was going to apply for September 2025, as a first year as my previous study cannot carry over.
It is a three year course for the BSC adult nursing, or alternatively two year course for the FDSc nursing associate in which both would be full time.
thank you ☺️

Hi there,

Nursing is a full time exception course as long as you're not already registered in this field. The BSc Adult Nursing should be fine but the FDSc may not. Can you confirm the course details for this and university you would be studying with?

Thanks,
Claire

Reply 6

souaep

Original post by Claire SFE

Hi there,
Nursing is a full time exception course as long as you're not already registered in this field. The BSc Adult Nursing should be fine but the FDSc may not. Can you confirm the course details for this and university you would be studying with?
Thanks,
Claire

hi yes,

it’s Coventry University!

the course code for adult nursing is HU01.

and the course code for the nursing associate is HF12.

Reply 7

Claire SFE

Official Rep

Original post by souaep

hi yes,
it’s Coventry University!
the course code for adult nursing is HU01.
and the course code for the nursing associate is HF12.

25/26 courses are on system yet so basis this on the current year 24/25. These codes aren't bringing anything up on our system. Do you have the full names of the courses and start dates?

Thanks,
Claire

Reply 8

souaep

Original post by Claire SFE

hi yes sorry ☺️!
(both still Coventry University)

Adult Nursing BSc (Hons): Start Date September 2025

Nursing Associate Foundation Degree: Start date September 2025

Reply 9

SFE Clare

Official Rep

Hi souaep,

The Adult Nursing course is eligible for support and is an exception to previous study and equal level qualification rules however, Nursing Associate courses are subject to previous study an equal level qualification rules.

Thanks, Clare