The following information is a guideline only and not intended to be wholly relied upon.

1. How many years am I entitled to study and learn in UK?
   • 1-4 years in the UK studying with a paid full time Work Placement for forty hours per week with a full time income of between Php500-600 per hour, Php1,040,000 to Php1,248,000 per year.
2. How do I benefit from a BSc (Hons) degree.
   • You will gain an internationally recognised UK Degree Qualification.
   • Real possibility of transferring to Work Permit once you hold a UK Degree, opportunity to extend study courses further and stay in the UK if needed.
   • Crucial work experience to help with new UK Points System and Border and Immigration requirements for Healthcare workers.
   • No restrictions in working additional hours (overtime) or working in a completely different work environment not connected with your forty-hour work placement. When not studying (nor during semesters).
   • Spouse can work full time for the period of their partner's student visa and can bring children under the age of 18 years to attend free school in the UK providing the Course is one(1) year or more.
   • Massive Student discounts on travel, entertainment, food, etc.
   • When the paperwork is complete, a visa can be issued within three(3) weeks.
   • Multiple job offers - although allocated and selected by your study placement employer, fast tracking available for employers in immediate need of staff.
   • Possible sponsorship from some employers reducing your fees.
   • Financial assistance up to Php350,000.00 collected through salary deduction.
   • Bank account set up for you with a major UK High Street Bank.
   • Accommodation found for you by the employer, paid for from your salary.
   • Constant support from the University via Assessors and Tutors, plus on-line library and Faculty links.
   • Initial 2 to 3 month period gaining work experience, limited study required during this period.
   • Working closely with the British Council and IDP in the Philippines to achieve IELTS 6.0 (current average score of Filipino's 6.0-6.5)
   • Proof of Sponsorship, no requirement for sponsors to actually provide funds.
   • UK salary can be included as part of your support money reducing the amount of money needed to be provided by your family.
   • Ability to be placed in the same area as friends and family already in the UK (subject to availability).
   • Possibility of being placed with other friends going to the UK.
   • Full support in making your visa application and only one in 30 students are invited by the Embassy to attend an interview, 95% of applications decided on paperwork submissions.
   • Contract of Employment gives you the same benefits as existing UK workers.
   • Free public services and health care through your National Insurance (NI) Contributions (similar to SSS but much better)
   • Automatic inclusion in the British Government Pension Scheme through NI payments effective once you have completed 5 years in the UK and payable anywhere in the world after the age of 65, and worth about Php25,000 per month as todays rates.