[andy.man2k]

Hello Everyone, need some advice I am planning on applying to do the BSc Hons Physiotherapy Degree next years 2013 septemeber. I am going to study the Open University KS277 Human Biology module this year as well as my maths GCSE resit. I am planning on going back as a mature student as my second degree I have one in IT but hate it and now after much placements and personal stuff decided on a career in healthcare and physio. I have emailed several Universities some will accept my qualifications and some wont. My choices are :
Nottingham
Coventry
Manchester Met
Sheffield
Lancaster

Anyone go to these Universities or heard anything about which may be the best one to go to? Also the Bursary does this cover your tuition fees as well as expenses?

Thanks

[Ironmike]

Same as what I did - original degree in I.T. hated it and then studied physio. Didn't go to any of the unis you have listed, but it is generally accepted that there isn't really a best uni to go to in terms of quality of degree, prestige etc - they are all the same as you come out with a degree that lets you register as a physio. I would decide purely on the basis of which one suits you best in terms of learning style, where you want to be based etc.

The bursary covers your tuition fees, and you will be able to reclaim money for travel expenses whilst going to placements. You will be able to apply for a reduced rate student loan, and a non repayable monthly bursary.

[andy.man2k]

Thank you so much for reply Iron mike much appreciated am bit worried about it tbh doing the open university module in oct then a placement in a physio ward as well which am looking forward too. I will be going as a mature student and will be in m 30s when I graduated :-/ so dunno if I will fit in as much or what the jobs will be like originally wanted to be a teacher but deff don't want to do that now? When did you graduate how have ou found it?? Have you managed to get a job?

[Ironmike]

I was (am) 34 when I graduated - finished in May just gone. There were a lot of people in my year in their late 20's, 30's and 40's so don't stress about being the odd one out. I think that physio and other such courses attract more of a mature student group as people come to it later in life - I'm not sure I would have got through it all when I was 18 as I was too busy partying!

No job as of yet, but only got my HPC registration a couple of weeks back so it is still very early days. There are jobs coming up which is encouraging. There's no point in you worrying what it will all be like like in 4 years time as so much can change - will we even have an NHS! :-)

I'm currently working in private practice a couple of days a week doing massage primarily, so have got something at least. Have a look at the NHS jobs website for an idea of the current state of play.

[andy.man2k]

Thanks alot for your input iron mike much appreciated tbh have a work placement ins few months at a private hospital in the physio ward so hoping that will give me a good understanding and experience to see more what it's like. Hate what I am Doing now really want to hhelp people help themselves you know! Which uni you go to why did you want to do it? Still think it was worth it?

[Iz_pta]

Hi there,
Im looking to apply for 2013 entry too. I already have a degree in health and am going to do the OU Human Biology course to aid my applications. I have been a physio assistant for the last 15months in elderly care and am just about to start another assistant job at the royal national orthopaedic hospital.

Im in two minds as to wheter to do the Msc or if I would get more out of the Bsc. Im hoping at least a few uni's will accept my application as I can't see myself doing anything else.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[Ironmike]

(Original post by Iz_pta)
Hi there,
Im looking to apply for 2013 entry too. I already have a degree in health and am going to do the OU Human Biology course to aid my applications. I have been a physio assistant for the last 15months in elderly care and am just about to start another assistant job at the royal national orthopaedic hospital.

Im in two minds as to wheter to do the Msc or if I would get more out of the Bsc. Im hoping at least a few uni's will accept my application as I can't see myself doing anything else.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Can you do the MSc off being a PTA, or do you have another relevant degree? The 3 year BSc was manic so god knows how hard the MSc is. This book is quite a good place to start:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Getting-into.../dp/1844552284

[andy.man2k]

Hey IZPTA your lucky than me applied for a therapy assistant job but didn't get it. Just work in a school at the min. Sure thu might be something you can do whilst at hospital? Maybe contact the course tutors at unis and see wht thy say about which one would be best.

[Maes Seren]

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[Ironmike]

(Original post by Maes Seren)

Iron mike, if the OP has a health degree which is a 2.1 or above then they will be eligible for the msc. the PTA job won't get you into an msc alone.

That's what I thought, but seemed like Iz_pta was suggesting that just being a PTA would be enough which confused me.

[Iz_pta]

(Original post by Ironmike)
Can you do the MSc off being a PTA, or do you have another relevant degree? The 3 year BSc was manic so god knows how hard the MSc is. This book is quite a good place to start:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Getting-into.../dp/1844552284

Sorry for any confusion Ironmike, I already have a health related degree that's why I was interested in doing the Msc.

[Iz_pta]

Hey everyone, thank you for your input and advice!

I think I will definitely be applying for the Bsc as I feel that I will be better prepared at the end of it.

And at andy.man2k keep applying for pta jobs. It took me a while to get one. If you need any help or advice just message me .

[andy.man2k]

Please help starting my physiotherapy placement tomorrow what sorts of questions should I be asking?

[rgray11]

I have applied to Birmingham, Kings College, UWE, Liverpool and Southampton. Any one else applied to these??

So far I have got a reply from Birmingham only with an invitation to an individual interview on 28th November. Does any one have any tips for the interview or could tell me what your experience was like? Or an idea of things I need to take/prepare for?

Any information would be really helpful.
Nervous but very excited!
Good luck everyone!