[pinksheep87]

I'm currently applying to Cardiff Uni for the DipHE in ODP starting in 2012 and was just wondering if anyone else here is looking into this too? I have a BA in English with Gender already, but I'm looking to do something I'm really passionate about.

As I'm already 24 I'm feeling a bit nervous about going back to Uni with all the youngsters so it would be great to maybe get to know a couple of people before term starts (if I get accepted of course!)

Jess

[Kressen]

Heya,

I just got my application of on the 23/11/11 and am nervous Been browsing TSR for subjects relating to it but there is suprisingly little.

I have applied to Teesside, Northumbria, Coventry, Anglia Ruskin and Staffordshire. 22 myself so going in as a mature student, been with the NHS for over 2 years and have 190/210 ucas points(depending on the University).

Wish you all the luck

[rygo]

Hey, I have applied to Cardiff for ODP, 2012 intake too. Got interview in February. I know what you mean about being a mature student, I am 40 so imagine how I am feeling!! Good luck anyhow

[Reebz]

hey, could sumone please give me sum tips on how to perpare for ODP interview :/ I am bit nervous
thankyou!

[Beanie99]

Where is the interview Reebz? All slightly different I have found. Usually maths and english test and then group discussion and or one to one interviews. Sometimes someone from the healthcare trust is on the interview panel.

[pinksheep87]

(Original post by rygo)
Hey, I have applied to Cardiff for ODP, 2012 intake too. Got interview in February. I know what you mean about being a mature student, I am 40 so imagine how I am feeling!! Good luck anyhow

Thanks I have also found out that I've got an interview on the 20th Feb, which I'm quite nervous about. I REALLY want to do it, so I'm keeping everything crossed!

I am visiting Prince Charles hospital tomorrow for the day to shadow some people doing it already, so that I can discuss it at interview.

Good luck to you too!!

[pinksheep87]

So I had my ODP interview at Cardiff today - it went okay I guess. Some good, some bad. For anyone wondering what they asked:

1. Information was pulled from my personal statement regarding jobs and previous study etc, which was the easy part!

2. Why did I want to study ODP at Cardiff?

3. What are the responsibilities of an ODP?

4.What research have I done into the role?

They were the main things - to be honest a lot of it is a blur now! Hope this helps, and good luck if you haven't had your interviews yet

[Djw88]

How did u think it went pinksheep87? I had my interview at Cardiff on Monday too. Did they tell u how long it would be before they let u know?

[tanveer.p]

hey guys,
I'm 22 and I've applied for odp at uclan, edgehill, sheffield hallam, and birmingham city, i hope if I get on I'm not the only one that's older
and I have an interview/selection process at uclan coming up. I'm so nervous could anyone give me any tips on what to expect and what questions I would possibly have to answer.

thanks

[Kayl<3]

(Original post by tanveer.p)
hey guys,
I'm 22 and I've applied for odp at uclan, edgehill, sheffield hallam, and birmingham city, i hope if I get on I'm not the only one that's older
and I have an interview/selection process at uclan coming up. I'm so nervous could anyone give me any tips on what to expect and what questions I would possibly have to answer.

thanks

Hey, i've applied to Edge Hill and Uclan too, already had my Edge Hill interview, and got my Uclan one in march. When is your Uclan interview?
Also i'm 24 but I think quite a lot of people who apply are mature students so I wouldn't worry about being the eldest there

[Yelhsax3]

I've applied at Caledonian Uni in Glasgow

Not heard anything back yet but hear its pretty tough to get in.
Last year I knew a 2nd year Nursing student who applied and got an unsuccessful. I'm guessing they were just bombarded with applicants and took the best of the best! Will be gutted if that happens to me though.

[tanveer.p]

(Original post by Kayl<3)
Hey, i've applied to Edge Hill and Uclan too, already had my Edge Hill interview, and got my Uclan one in march. When is your Uclan interview?
Also i'm 24 but I think quite a lot of people who apply are mature students so I wouldn't worry about being the eldest there

mines on the 19th of march, I think its a big group selection process
how was your edge hill interview? what sort of things were they asking you?

[Kayl<3]

(Original post by tanveer.p)
mines on the 19th of march, I think its a big group selection process
how was your edge hill interview? what sort of things were they asking you?

My uclan one is the 21st, so you'll have to let me know how it goes. Really really want to get in to uclan. Its my last interview so can use the others as practice ones so hopefully will give a good interview at uclan.

My edge hill interview was ok, did maths and english tests which were fine, then had the interview. They asked things such as why do you want to go to edge hill, describe one of the three phases, describe your knowledge of the programme (so make sure u pretty much memorise all of the modules that you would be doing in the course), how you would deal with an anxious patient. I cant remember what else but hope this helps

[tanveer.p]

(Original post by Kayl<3)
My uclan one is the 21st, so you'll have to let me know how it goes. Really really want to get in to uclan. Its my last interview so can use the others as practice ones so hopefully will give a good interview at uclan.

My edge hill interview was ok, did maths and english tests which were fine, then had the interview. They asked things such as why do you want to go to edge hill, describe one of the three phases, describe your knowledge of the programme (so make sure u pretty much memorise all of the modules that you would be doing in the course), how you would deal with an anxious patient. I cant remember what else but hope this helps

thanks that's great help, I think I'm going to have to write it all on my arm haha. I really want to get into uclan as well because I only live round the corner so it would be ideal. I don't know what the modules are, do you know if they're on the uclan website. I have an interview for Sheffield but I can't get the time off work so I can't go

[Kayl<3]

(Original post by tanveer.p)
thanks that's great help, I think I'm going to have to write it all on my arm haha. I really want to get into uclan as well because I only live round the corner so it would be ideal. I don't know what the modules are, do you know if they're on the uclan website. I have an interview for Sheffield but I can't get the time off work so I can't go

I dont think they are on the website, so maybe they wouldnt ask about it. But could they maybe be similar to the edge hill modules because they are both degrees arent they?!

I have one at Teesside on Monday. Got an unsuccessful from edge hill so its kind of knocked my confidence a bit

[Ideeva]

Hiya guys,

Please i need advise, what is the different btw a scrub nurse and ODP....
Am not sure which to apply for. I wanted to apply to study Nursing then specialise in surgical Nurse. While I was researching online I found out about ODP
What I wanted to find out was which 1 is more reconsined and which 1 is higher?

Tank you

[Beanie99]

Has anyone else got a Portsmouth interview for ODP coming up?

[rygo]

Passed interview at Cardiff uni for ODP on the 20/02/2012. Got to go back this Monday the 12th March for psychometric testing. How did you get on Pinksheep? you through to psychometric testing? Already have a conditional from Bournemouth uni but Cardiff seems the place to be.

[pinksheep87]

(Original post by Djw88)
How did u think it went pinksheep87? I had my interview at Cardiff on Monday too. Did they tell u how long it would be before they let u know?

Sorry for the late, reply - I haven't logged on since! Some parts of the interview went well, others not so well. I guess I panicked when I was answering a question and remembered there were four professionals listening to what I was saying!

Well, I passed the interview I have psychometric testing tomorrow, but when I went to the Open Day back in January, they said they'd aim to let applicants know whether or not they were successful by March 31st? I don't know if this is still the case however!

How did you get on?

Jess

[pinksheep87]

(Original post by rygo)
Passed interview at Cardiff uni for ODP on the 20/02/2012. Got to go back this Monday the 12th March for psychometric testing. How did you get on Pinksheep? you through to psychometric testing? Already have a conditional from Bournemouth uni but Cardiff seems the place to be.

Hey Rygo, congratulations!

I also made it through the interview and have to go to the psychometric testing stage tomorrow! Not too worried about that though - for me the interview was the worst part! May see you there haha.

Well done on Bournemouth aswell I only applied to Cardiff - as I'll be a mature student, I'm too old to up sticks now

Good luck for tomorrow!

Jess