Work and Study in UK

UK Study Visa - Without IELTS

UK remains a top destination for foreign students seeking cutting-edge qualifications from high-quality, internationally recognized institutions. According to the Higher Education Policy Institute (UK), in 2004-05 there were over 218,000 non-EU students in the country.

The UK is a melting pot of different cultures, languages, religions and people. As a result, its higher education institutions cater to a diverse student population. From its big, bustling cities to tiny, quaint little seaside towns, small specialist colleges to metropolitan universities you can find the perfect setting for the kind of educational experience you are looking for. There is something for everyone!

Varied Universities & Courses

UK universities offer a vast range of studying options and at students can choose from more than 50,000 postgraduate taught courses and research opportunities. Degrees range from professional qualifications in business and the sciences, to vocational courses in media and performing arts.

Student may pick from a wide variety of universities, from historic educational establishments to the more recent and modern institutions which co-exist to make studying in the UK a deeply enriching, vibrant and successful educational experience.

Academic Excellence

UK universities offer world-class educational qualifications through high-quality teaching and excellent research facilities. Students can decide which university fits their needs best by looking at university ratings offered by a range of independent quality assessment bodies in the UK who make their reports available online for free.The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), for example, determines the quality of the teaching and general facilities within a university. Similarly, research standards are measured by the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and made public every 5 years.

Value Money & Saving Time

Studying in the UK means not only having the opportunity to a high-quality education, but one which may be more financially viable. Many UK universities offer international students intensive-study fast track options to complete undergraduate study in two years, while most offer Masters programmes which are only one-year in duration. Also, if a student achieves excellent results at Bachelors level, they may be accepted on to a PhD program directly after graduating.

Student Life with International Tradition

Student life in the UK provides a unique opportunity to live in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment. UK universities have vibrant student unions which organise social and cultural events round the year. International student offices are devoted to the welfare of international students and provide the necessary support and guidance on issues ranging from housing, financial support, visa issues and more. For business students, life in the UK can give unique insight into the workings of the EU, of which UK is a member. pendent quality assessment bodies in the UK who make their reports available online for free. The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), for example, determines the quality of the teaching and general facilities within a university. Similarly, research standards are measured by the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and made public every 5 years.

Language Skills

Studying in the UK means not only having the opportunity to a high-quality education, but one which may be more financially viable. Many UK universities offer international students intensive-study fast track options to complete undergraduate study in two years, while most offer Masters programmes which are only one-year in duration. Also, if a student achieves excellent results at Bachelors level, they may be accepted on to a PhD program directly after graduating.

English Language

IELTS minimum score of 7.0 for Postgraduate and 6.5 for Undergraduate Studies.
TOEFL minimum score of 90 (Internet Based Test) for Postgraduate and 80 (Internet Based Test) for Undergraduate Studies.

Applicants must be able to prove that you have English language skills; a degree-level qualification from a UK institution is one way of meeting this requirement.

Student Visa

To study in UK, you need to apply for Tier4 student visa. For complete information visit, www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/student-visas

Applying to UK

The main intake offered by all Universities is in September / October, few universities offer Jan / Feb intake also. The UK has a centralized system of application and the admission for undergraduate degrees, known as UCAS.

Post Study Work in UK

The Tier 1 (Post-study work) category allows the UK to retain the most able international (non-European) graduates who have studied here. Applicants who have permission to stay under Tier 1 (Post-study work), you can look for work without needing to have a sponsor.

NURSES/CARERS GUIDE TO WORKING IN THE UK

Yojek Consult provides services to businesses and support staff training to keep their competency. We provide some services to our prospective clients on how to be gainfully employed in healthcare sector in the UK.

Following is a guided route to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of United Kingdom and securing a job as a nurse or a carer (also known as clinical support worker or health care assistant).

General required information for all candidates/applicants (Nurses and carers/healthcare workers):

Please provide the following in your letter of introduction to us and the rest information in your cv and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Valid passport number:
Overseas nursing qualification if any like BSc or Diploma: state which
Nursing qualification certificate available: Do not include copy yet. Yes, or no?
Evidence of good health: Do not include copy yet. Yes, or no?
Any police charge, criminality, caution, or conditional discharge. Yes, or no?
Are you active and currently working, and fit to practise? Yes, or no?
Have you ever registered or currently registered as a nurse in the country where you work? Yes, or no?
Does your registration cover the last three years? Yes, or no? If new graduate, state how long here.
Do you have evidence of acceptable English test for your application, like IELTS? Yes, or no?
Any indemnity cover for your place of practice? Like insurance (to be discussed later). Yes, or no?
You will need to provide police clearance for ten years in your current country of residence and anywhere where you have lived up to twelve months when asked to do so. Get ready.
Evidence of change of name if applicable, like marriage certificate.
Health report as evidence of good health. Medical test in a recognised hospital later when asked to do so.

Full registration with the NMC UK

As a Nurse Four steps are required to get registered with the NMC UK and the process can extend over many months before completion. These are:

If you are an overseas registered nurse, you need to register in the UK before you can practise.
Complete the eligibility and qualification application with a fee payable to the NMC.
Take the test of competence and complete the registration application.
Evaluate your application.

For further details see the links below:

NMC requirements for overseas qualified nurses;

Register as a nurse or midwife if you trained outside the UK;

Register as a nurse or midwife if you trained outside the UK: step by step

The first step of the application process is the test of English that is acceptable for the registration as a nurse or midwife.

These are:

The IELTS Academic paper & computer-based test taken at a test centre.
The OET: The OET@Home as well as OET computer test delivered at home without necessarily traveling.

For further information see the link: Test of Competence

The second step is the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC’s Test of Competence (ToC) required to understand the candidate’s skills and knowledge level before they join the NMC register.

This has part A and B.

The A part is computer-based test (CBT) available at Pearson VUE test centres globally.
The B part, the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) will be done in the designated hospitals in United Kingdom.

This will be an examination in 10 stations to examine the candidate’ skills and knowledge.

You can check the current cost of these examinations/tests.

These examinations are required to register with the NMC, UK.