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In your own case, register directly with HCPC I’m assuming u are registered with MLSCN as well

noblealuu:
Can one go for this 6 weeks training directly from Nigeria? I majored in Haematology as a Nigerian -trained Lab scientist.

Yeah so you shld give that to them to hasten the process

justinaa2012:
just checked now they are requesting for POF & TB test despite paying deposit fee of 3k.Thatz not what I was told initially.

The bolded, yes but u will be earning band 4 rate (about £11/hr or so)

Let me knw when you are ready for the training I will refer you to them

Zoe1234:
Wow...thank you very much for this valuable info @omopapa. Option 3 seems like the best option for me.

Just to be sure I understand you correctly, HCPC licence is not needed for locum positions and also, with the experience I will get from the locum job (give or take 1 year), my chances of getting the licence will be quite high right?

Please (if it's not stressful for you), I will need more information on the 6 weeks crash training so I can know how to find my way there when the time comes.

I really appreciate all you do for us. Thanks for your time.

Availability of the course u applied for
Meeting the academic criteria assessed using ur transcript
Among others

justinaa2012:
Pls what is the criteria for getting CAS kos I'm yet to rec'd despite preCAS interview.

Latent TB are usually inactive but can become active with time. Good news is that it can be treated with 3-6 months course of antibiotics but some factors like age and immunity needs to be consider before prescribing the Ax.

The test result shld have triggered a referral to approximate clinic and also a copy of the letter sent to your GP. If your GP doesn’t get in touch in the next couple of days, you shld call them and book appointment for further test and treatments.

Nothing major to worry about tho

Dfazz:
E family , should I be worry about my current TB result, I entered the UK in October and went for the latent TB test last week, just received the test result now POSITIVE. I am worried

Your body generates heat when your riding and shldnt be as cold but u will have to be well dressed obviously

Bicycle riding is eco friendly, cheap means of transportation and healthy. You can NEVER go wrong owing one.

Lastly, “wahala be like bicycle” e no need fuel to start!

toyclicks:
Pls has anyone had experience with bicycle riding during the winter period? I am thinking of getting a bike to ease the cost of transport for me. but I am also considering the cold. I don't know how it is when winter sets in. And hoping my investment in buying the bike would not be futile.

If you have any experience on this. Kindly share.

Thanks

1. Yes it will add up to your experience if u get a job with it. It seems to be the easiest way while ur waiting to be licensed you can earn some money from the job u get as a result of the training.

2. It won’t be a prob. The registration is generic you can work in any of the specialties of biomedical sci (haematology, microbiology, histology, biochemistry, virology). However, u need experience to work in a chosen specialty hence the reason for the training

Also, most biochemistry and haematological tests are automated unlike Nigeria that they are hands on.

3. Volunteering has become as competitive as getting a full time job recently due to the pecks that comes with it. Usually, ur lecture can refer you the closest NHS facility to ur uni but the competition is high I must say.

I doubt if u can manage to combine volunteering, working and studying together, will be too much hassle for you trust me.

Options are either

1. Study and volunteer to get experience (but no time to work)
2. Study and work (20hrs/week) to earn money (no time to volunteer)
3. Option 2 plus 6 weeks training, graduate, apply for post study visa and use ur training to secure a locum job.

Hopefully with ur experience as a locum staff and before the end of ur post graduate visa u will be HCPC registered and can switch to tier 2

Zoe1234:
Thanks for the swift response @omopapa. I have a few questions(if you do not mind). I just want to understand the whole thing .
1) Will the training be beneficial in getting HCPC licence? I mean will it make up for the little lab experience that I have?

2) The lab experience I have including the one I intend to get is in a lab where they do majorly hematology and biochemistry tests like malaria, genotype, liver function test etc. I don't have any experience in microbiology or histology. Hope it will not be a problem (when it comes to applying for licence)?

3) Based on your experience, what's the probability of getting a volunteer job? I intend to also work while schooling to pay for my living expenses and a small portion of my fees. How feasible is it to combine this with volunteering?
Thanks a lot and a lot for your time @omopapa. I anticipate your response.

The transcript is a MAJOR document in assessing your application to determine whether u meet the academic criteria. It shld have been attached when filling the application form. I’m sure they will get back to you to request for it and other documents but u will need to act fast and reply them ASAP as time is already ticking for January intake

djsmacker01:
Good morning gurus in the house. I applied for master in computer science university of south wales, but I'm yet to submit my transcript to them.
My Question is how long will it take them to process the admission?
They sent this to my mail last week

I wish there’s a way we can pin certain information on here Cus I’m sure somebody will comeback to ask this same question again

LagosismyHome:
This can easily be found on google .... it very good to develop a habit of searching for information . A one year course is given a visa of one year and an extra 4 months. So total Visa is 1yr4 months

IHS fee calculation states that : If the duration of visa is not a round number of years, it needs to be rounded up to the nearest half year..... so in this case the fee would be 1.5 times £470 or the usd equivalent

Do you have any queries about university of Wolverhampton? I’m an alumni, I knw the city and the uni like the back of my palm

DANIREM:
Good afternoon, please anyone with the contact of university of Wolverhampton representative in nigeria OR if you are going to university of Wolverhampton next year, pls let's connect. Thanks.

The best option would have been to apply to HCPC through the international route but u might need MLSN registration. However, volunteering in U.K. labs will give u experience and recommendations for any job openings.

Check out this link for list of accredited unis

https://www.ibms.org/resources/documents/ibms-accredited-post-graduate-degree-courses-updated-sept-2020/1accredited-course-higher-updated-2020-september-11.pdf

Also, there’s a training you can apply for here in the uk. It’s a 6 weeks crash training course in Microbiology or Histology. The training is about £3500 but they accept monthly payment. They help with ur CV and recommend you for jobs via recruitment agencies to NHS hospitals. You can get locum jobs from there and work ur way towards securing a permanent job.

Zoe1234:
Hi @omopapa @ everyone
@omopapa, thanks a lot for the information you shared on Biomedical Sciences in the UK. I found a university in Coventry that offers MSc Biomedical Sciences with placement but the tuition is quite high (around 17k). I am considering applying for University of Chester's IBMS accredited MSc Biomedical Sciences. I intend to also apply for unpaid positions in the lab when I get to the UK.

The problem is I don't think I will have enough time to get up to 2 years laboratory work experience in Nigeria. I intend to start school in September 2021. I already have 6 months laboratory experience and I intend to volunteer in a medical laboratory in Nigeria from December 2020 till August 2021. This will make my total laboratory experience 1 year and 2 months.

Please, I need your ADVICE on what to do. I anticipate your reply. Thanks

I will also appreciate any recommendations you have concerning less expensive universities that offer MSc Applied Biomed in UK. I checked the link that you shared on this page but nothing came up.

PS: I have a BSc and MSc in Biochemistry from Nigeria

I’m learning and enjoying the gbas-gbos

Sample of aso ebi

This is a good idea but there’s a huge gap between market exchange rate and that of form A

mimilyrics:
Get someone you trust and who has £$ card to pay for you.

Them sey no alcohol is allowed on here

Gbolly101:
one heinekens for me too pls

Heinekens or origin bro?

Na Man U be!!!

Aphrodite007:
Please ignore what I said, as I have been told that it’s a misinformation. Nursing isn’t my field so I only passed what I heard from my nursing friends.

He knows what he’s talking about, he’s a Dr. (a PhD holder) in Virology for that matter.

Abi make I blow the trumpet Doc?

£££ is scarce now, people that have it are hoarding it and the ones that are not are selling at high black market rate

Chinlov:
I still need £ pls. Just 1k. Thanks Mama Tukwas. omopupa pls can you deal, if yes pls PM me

U wan make them come rub me?

Lexusgs430:
But I hear say you get plenty £££££, to pay ransom.....

Na wetin them tell my Neigbour until them kidnap him wife

Lexusgs430:
Fasting is an unnecessary placebo...... Nah wetin you submit, go determine your outcome...........


No spirit fit change anything...... If you are sure of your submission...... No cause for alarm......

Pesin wey dey go meet wife, no dey stretch neck.....

I have sent you PM

iphie1984:
@omopapa like 1 700 to 1,800 pound depends on the rate , can u sEnd me tour contact

How much do u need

iphie1984:
me too am in need for pounds

Yes

Shercorp:
Good morning everyone,

Please can one apply for a provisional driving license without National Insurance Number?

Thanks in advance.

How much do you charge and how do I go about it

Sanjomi4real:
yes pls

Welcome bro and I can guarantee you that you have come to the right place. The amount of success stories and testimonies that have been shared on here recently is a proof.

IETLS is not required for MSc program in the UK.
Yes u can use a letter from ur uni that states that ur BSc was taught in English

Try Teeside Uni, I think their tuition is about 9k after discount

Feel free to ask more questions people on here will guide through the process

tayodeji1987:
Good day guys,

Please im new here, i was directed here by a colleague who told me that everything i need to know about schooling in the UK, i can get the necessary information and assistance from here.

My profile;
BSc (Bch). 2.88/5
B.Pharm 3.86/5

I am aiming for a Maters in Pharmacology and Therapeutics or Maters in Public Health come SEPTEMBER 2021.

I would like to know if IELTS can be bypassed and if i can use the EVIDENCE FOR ENGLISH PROFICIENCY from my university.

Kindly suggest the likely schools, I dont have much money to spend on application fees.

Does this work on iPhone

Sanjomi4real:
Still available

Yeah additional driver helps as well

Divine88:
Or you add 1 or 2 other drivers who already have a UK driving history to the list of drivers.

I would avoid any petrol car over 100k mileage and for diesel 140k mileage, of course except if it has a good service history (with evidence)

ThinkPad01:
Thanks

Few more questions, diesel cars makes a lot of noise? advisable to buy a car with a lot of milage? 194k. and can I drive with an International DL? my practical test was push to ending Jan next year because of the new lockdown.

Insurance quotes are relative and are determined by many factors like

Age of driver (under 25s are seen as high risk drivers)
Area where u live (some cities are more expensive than the other
Occupation (some jobs are considered to be at higher driving risk)
Type of car (how economical and cost of the car)
License age (how long u have had ur license)

So as a new driver in the UK and for someone who might not have enough UK driving history it’s expected that the insurance quote will be high.

But u can apply for blackbox (a device that monitors how you drive) this might reduce the quote a little

Shercorp:
Good morning House.
please what the average car insurance cost?

cos I'm seeing some of like 5k pounds.

it's scaring me o.. lool

First of all, you need to

Apply for a provisional license
Apply for Theory test and pass it
Take some practical driving lessons to get familiar with the test
Apply for the practical test
Take the test, pass it and apply for license

Search for cars on here:

Autotrader
Facebook market
Shpock
Gumtree

Insurance quote:

Confused.com

Good luck

Shercorp:
Good Evening Everyone,
Please what are the steps to Purchase a car in this country?
I'm new to the UK, so I'd like to hear from my experienced people..
thanks in advance.

Diesel cars are best for long distance travels Cus it doesn’t burn as fast as petrol. Petrol is better for local city runs.

Diesel price is slightly higher than petrol

So if u spend more time on the motorway than within the city, diesel is what you want

ThinkPad01:
Hi everyone,

Please just a quick question, is it advisable to buy a diesel car? is there any major difference between diesel and petrol cars?

Thanks

The competition to get into medical school in the UK is very tough sef

hosey:
Better don't go near medicine in UK. You will pay about 30000 pounds per year for 5 years as an international student.

Just choose a Nigeria Private university or a Chinesecujiversity as you are worried about finance. Only all these Aran sheikh or politicians send their children to study medicine in UK.