Funding for adult nursing degree

Hi I did two years of an adult nursing degree I left in 2018 due to mitigating circumstances. I want to study adult nursing again. I have spoken to Universities and I would have to the course from the beginning again because of the time that has lapsed.
I know nursing is exempt from previous funding for doing it as a second degree but my question is would I get full funding again or will the two years I have done get deducted?

Hi there, what is the name of the university you are thinking of applying to? Can you please confirm the exact course title? Is this a Full Time or Part Time course? How many years is the course in total? When are you planning to start your studies? Thank you, Stephen.

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Ironmaiden85

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Hi Stephen
It’s the University of Gloucestershire Adult Nursing BSC (Hons) start in September 2025 full time. It’s a 3 year course.

Original post by Ironmaiden85

Hi Stephen
It’s the University of Gloucestershire Adult Nursing BSC (Hons) start in September 2025 full time. It’s a 3 year course.

Hi there,

What university and course did you do previously?

Thanks,
Claire

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Ironmaiden85

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Oxford Brookes Adult nursing BSC Hons

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Original post by Claire SFE

Hi there,
What university and course did you do previously?
Thanks,
Claire

Oxford Brookes Adult Nursing BSC Hons

Hi there,

To confirm you are not already registered in this field?

Thanks, Drew

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Ironmaiden85

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Original post by Drew SLC

Hi there,
To confirm you are not already registered in this field?
Thanks, Drew

Hi no I’m not

Hi there,

This course would classed as an exception course and we would not take your previous study at the different university into consideration when assessing your entitlement. You can apply for the Tuition Fee Loan, Maintenance Loan and Supplementary Grants if applicable to you.

Thanks, Drew

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Original post by Drew SLC

Hi there,
This course would classed as an exception course and we would not take your previous study at the different university into consideration when assessing your entitlement. You can apply for the Tuition Fee Loan, Maintenance Loan and Supplementary Grants if applicable to you.
Thanks, Drew

That’s great thankyou

You're welcome. If you have any further questions you can ask us on this platform.

Thanks, Drew

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Original post by Drew SLC

You're welcome. If you have any further questions you can ask us on this platform.
Thanks, Drew

Hi I was basically worried because I have a place to start Adult nursing BSC Hons Adult nursing at the University of Gloucestershire in September I did two years of the same course at a different university I left in 2018 there were mitigating factors. I am aware nursing is an exemption course but people were telling me I would only get funded if I do nursing as a second degree. I didn’t achieve a degree so this will be my first degree and i will still get funding that’s correct?

Original post by Ironmaiden85

Hi I was basically worried because I have a place to start Adult nursing BSC Hons Adult nursing at the University of Gloucestershire in September I did two years of the same course at a different university I left in 2018 there were mitigating factors. I am aware nursing is an exemption course but people were telling me I would only get funded if I do nursing as a second degree. I didn’t achieve a degree so this will be my first degree and i will still get funding that’s correct?

Yes, that's right.

Because Nursing is an exception you'll be entitled to funding in all years of the course. You're also entitled to one additional year of funding in case you have to repeat a year.

Thanks, Graeme

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Original post by Graeme SFE

Yes, that's right.
Because Nursing is an exception you'll be entitled to funding in all years of the course. You're also entitled to one additional year of funding in case you have to repeat a year.
Thanks, Graeme

Thankyou I didn’t get a degree they just gave me a certificate fir the two years I did do which is basically useless so it’s good to know I can get funding for a first degree

Hi there, if you require any further assistance, please feel free to contact us again. Thanks, Stephen.

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Original post by Stephen SLC

Hi there, if you require any further assistance, please feel free to contact us again. Thanks, Stephen.

Does the previous study rule not apply to nursing? SFE/SLC reps have advised on this forum that previous study of the same course is taken into account for midwifery and AHP courses. For example:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7469667

Hi there, we can not open links. Certain nursing courses (pre-registration courses) are normally exempt from the previous study criteria. If a student has previous study on an Allied Health Professional course (Nursing - Degree Level) and starts a new Allied Health Professional course this will not be counted as repeat study. This will be considered as a new course, so they will have access to the full package of funding offered by Student Finance England (as long as you are not already registered in this field. Thanks, Stephen.

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Original post by Stephen SLC

Hi there, we can not open links. Certain nursing courses (pre-registration courses) are normally exempt from the previous study criteria. If a student has previous study on an Allied Health Professional course (Nursing - Degree Level) and starts a new Allied Health Professional course this will not be counted as repeat study. This will be considered as a new course, so they will have access to the full package of funding offered by Student Finance England (as long as you are not already registered in this field. Thanks, Stephen.

That was my understanding intially, but then this is what was said in another thread a few months ago (hence the confusion):

Original post by Calum SLC

Hi ,

Yes, Midwifery is an exception course but we do take previous study on other AHP courses into account for calculating your eligibility.

Thanks,
Calum

Original post by Calum SLC

Hi ,

As I mentioned previously you are eligible to apply for funding but previous study on a Midwifery course will have to be taken into account when assessing your eligibility for future tuition fee funding

Thanks,
Calum

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Original post by Stephen SLC

Hi there, we can not open links. Certain nursing courses (pre-registration courses) are normally exempt from the previous study criteria. If a student has previous study on an Allied Health Professional course (Nursing - Degree Level) and starts a new Allied Health Professional course this will not be counted as repeat study. This will be considered as a new course, so they will have access to the full package of funding offered by Student Finance England (as long as you are not already registered in this field. Thanks, Stephen.

Hi Stephen
Just do clarify I did two years Adult nursing and I want to start adult nursing again at a different university. So I am definitely eligible for full funding because I just saw this on another thread;
“Hi ,Yes, Midwifery is an exception course but we do take previous study on other AHP courses into account for calculating your eligibility”
Regards
Helen

Hi there, where it is true that we take repeat study on Allied Health Profession and NHS courses (repeating on the same course year etc..) the student will only qualify for one additional year (repeat year) of full funding.

However, if a student has previous study on an Allied Health Profession course (previous course) and starts a new Allied Health Profession course this will not be counted as repeat study. This will be considered as a new course, so they will have access to the full package of funding. I hope this clears this up a little. Thanks, Stephen

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