potential 2012 optometry applicants

No, that's not the case. It would then be down to ELQ status, and if you already have a degree (even one you didn't get a student loan for) you can't get funding for a second one.

However, I believe the reverse is true.

Optom at manchester is reaaaaaaallly good, im enjoying it alot Clinics are my favorite, you really feel like an optom! until you get something wrong, which is quite frequently at this stage :P But you know how they say, "uni is easier than A levels", in my year most of us dont agree. It feels less pressure because no ucas but the work load is double. What you do at A level in over a week, thats how much we do in one lecture but because youve gone through horrible A levels and the awful revision routine, your prepared and you can do it.
We've started retinoscopy, my eye strains too much looking through it! Ah i bet your all cursing me whilst reading this, sorry people :P

My interview was aboutttttt 20 minutes i think. They asked me alot on personal statement and work experience, and the optometrist and patient. There was one question i still remember he asked me "why do you think your good with people", i dunno it was one of those random questions.
Haha thanks Yeah like i said, it wasnt fun! A2 practically raped me :/

Wow your definitely guaranteed an interview and offer with those grades! A* in maths, you strange person :P

Hello eh,

I am from Canada hoping to apply to AR, Cardiff, Aston, Manchester, and Bradford for optometry. I have been working at an optical for the last couple of years and shadowing an Optometrist for the last couple of months. I graduated highschool in 2009 and got my OSSD with an Ontario Scholar standing and got an 81% avg for my top 6 courses. I am now completing my BSc degree in april from Ryerson University averaging 65% (C+). I failed Organic chemistry last year (not affecting me from graduating), but I am doing well this year. I am getting a good letter of rec. from my university physics professor (aced the course). I have good volunteer hours and good work experience. I am going to send in my application through UCAS by next week.

What are my chances of being accepted, and any tips for an international? and the best school for Canadians?

Do I have to show my Bachelor of Science degree or can I just show my OSSD? Will they require my transcripts and how can I attach them to UCAS

thanks

Hey guys,

I got an Interview at Manchester on December 14th..!! Anyone else heard from Manchester???

Well, considering the Orthoptics degree is paid for by the NHS it doesn't seem a bad option. If you decide you want to do a second Optom degree you'll still be able to have the funding and only one set of fees.

I obviously didn't look into it much
Are you being serious?!

Hey guys,

I got an Interview at Manchester on December 14th..!! Anyone else heard from Manchester???

Wooh!!!
I got one as well today

Glad someone else is going

Well done!!!

Hello eh...

I got the e-mail for it today too!! Ahh so scared! Does anyone know if it's just an individual interview, or group interviews or presentations or anything like that?

And have Manchester ever been known to lower the entry requirements at all for Optometry?

Wooh!!!
I got one as well today

Glad someone else is going

Well done!!!

Optom at manchester is reaaaaaaallly good, im enjoying it alot Clinics are my favorite, you really feel like an optom! until you get something wrong, which is quite frequently at this stage :P But you know how they say, "uni is easier than A levels", in my year most of us dont agree. It feels less pressure because no ucas but the work load is double. What you do at A level in over a week, thats how much we do in one lecture but because youve gone through horrible A levels and the awful revision routine, your prepared and you can do it.
We've started retinoscopy, my eye strains too much looking through it! Ah i bet your all cursing me whilst reading this, sorry people :P

My interview was aboutttttt 20 minutes i think. They asked me alot on personal statement and work experience, and the optometrist and patient. There was one question i still remember he asked me "why do you think your good with people", i dunno it was one of those random questions.
Haha thanks Yeah like i said, it wasnt fun! A2 practically raped me :/

Wow your definitely guaranteed an interview and offer with those grades! A* in maths, you strange person :P

Hi

How long did it take Aston to respond to those with offers?

Hi

How long did it take Aston to respond to those with offers?
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UCAS sent mine off on 20th October. I got my Aston offer on 8th November. So just under 3 weeks

Hey!! Lol that's jokes.. We'll all see each other there at Manchester on the same day.. Well done to you guys though!

Well, I'm afraid only Rosi M can answer that question, so hopefully she'll get back to us and give us some advice..

What are you guys gonna wear? December is not far away lol

I only got an email, it didn't show up on Ucas track..

Optom at manchester is reaaaaaaallly good, im enjoying it alot Clinics are my favorite, you really feel like an optom! until you get something wrong, which is quite frequently at this stage :P But you know how they say, "uni is easier than A levels", in my year most of us dont agree. It feels less pressure because no ucas but the work load is double. What you do at A level in over a week, thats how much we do in one lecture but because youve gone through horrible A levels and the awful revision routine, your prepared and you can do it.
We've started retinoscopy, my eye strains too much looking through it! Ah i bet your all cursing me whilst reading this, sorry people :P

My interview was aboutttttt 20 minutes i think. They asked me alot on personal statement and work experience, and the optometrist and patient. There was one question i still remember he asked me "why do you think your good with people", i dunno it was one of those random questions.
Haha thanks Yeah like i said, it wasnt fun! A2 practically raped me :/

Wow your definitely guaranteed an interview and offer with those grades! A* in maths, you strange person :P

i got an interview at manchester , are only short listed candidates interviewed btw?