Orthoptics Applicants 2023

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

For those planning to study at a uni in England, the NHS Learning Support Fund is now open to applicants starting in Sep/Oct 2023. More information on who can apply, what financial support you could receive, etc. on this thread:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=7324327

Reply 21

RedPea_

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I'm off to Sheffield in September! Nervous to join as a mature student (27 years old) but looking forward to meeting the cohort!

Reply 22

Tala12

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Original post by Cats244

Hiya, same with me. I had my interview more than a week ago but I haven’t heard anything back yet. Did u end up hearing back from them? If so, how long did they take to reply back?
all the best w ur journeyyyy !!!

Hi sorry just seen this, yes I got an offer about three weeks ago. Have you heard back?

Good luck to you too!!

Reply 23

Cats244

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Original post by Tala12

Hi sorry just seen this, yes I got an offer about three weeks ago. Have you heard back?

Good luck to you too!!

Heyy
Yeah I ended up getting an offer tooo
Congrats on ur offer !! : D
Are u definitely going Sheffield then ?

Reply 24

inara_30

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Original post by jojo257_

omg same for me (will be a 2024 applicant)!! :tongue:

I'm considering doing it aswell but not entirely sure.. but I've arranged work experience at the orthoptics team at my local hospital (NHS) in July.
I found work experience by finding this website, BIOS (British and Irish orthoptic society) and I emailed them to help me find work experience/shadowing with my local hospital. https://www.orthoptics.org.uk/become-an-orthoptist/work-shadowing/
Here's the link if you're interested and there is an email at the bottom of the page to contact them - [email protected]

Hi sorry this is a bit of a late reply hahaha
I'm also a 2024 applicant !! I emailed BIOS on 12th June but still haven't got a reply :frown:

Did this similarly happen to you or did they reply to you quite quickly ?
I don't know whether I should wait a little longer or email them back again - I don't want to sound rude hahaha.

Reply 25

jojo257_

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Oh, I would definitely email them again. Maybe try. 'Hi, I've emailed for work experience on the 12th June and I'm worried it might not have gotten through to you as I have not had a reply back yet' and then maybe write what u wrote in your first email again about wanting work exp. King regards...'name'
. They replied to mine like 3 days later. they did send me an automated email saying they'd try to respond within 5 working days prior. This is the email I sent mine to [email protected]
Also, that's so cool. are you only applying for the 3 orthoptic unis or do u have 2 backup courses? :smile:

Original post by inara_30

Hi sorry this is a bit of a late reply hahaha
I'm also a 2024 applicant !! I emailed BIOS on 12th June but still haven't got a reply :frown:

Did this similarly happen to you or did they reply to you quite quickly ?
I don't know whether I should wait a little longer or email them back again - I don't want to sound rude hahaha.

(edited 9 months ago)

Reply 26

normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

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Good luck to everyone due to receive results shortly. Let us know if you have been succesful and where you will be studying :thumbsup:

If you don't do as well as you hoped, TSR will be supporting students throughout the results period with clearing and any other questions you may have. There is a clearing megathread that is worth a read in advance of results day:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=7375264

Reply 27

username5989801

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Hi is there anyone is going to the University of Liverpool to study Orthoptics starting Sept 2023?? Can't find anyone online and eager to make friends !

Reply 28

normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

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Original post by Sasha.h139

Hi is there anyone is going to the University of Liverpool to study Orthoptics starting Sept 2023?? Can't find anyone online and eager to make friends !

It might be worth posting in the Uni of Liverpool freshers thread that has just been set up:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7388830

Reply 29

username5989801

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Original post by normaw

It might be worth posting in the Uni of Liverpool freshers thread that has just been set up:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7388830

Okay thanks, will do!

Reply 30

Cats244

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Original post by Sasha.h139

Hi is there anyone is going to the University of Liverpool to study Orthoptics starting Sept 2023?? Can't find anyone online and eager to make friends !

Heyy, mee im going this year to study orthotics 💞 im kinda excited to join haha, do u know what accom ur gonna be at yet?

Reply 31

username5989801

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Original post by Cats244

Heyy, mee im going this year to study orthotics 💞 im kinda excited to join haha, do u know what accom ur gonna be at yet?

Orthotics or Orthoptics?? 😅 I'm gonna be staying at Crown Place accomodation x

Reply 32

Cats244

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Original post by Sasha.h139

Orthotics or Orthoptics?? 😅 I'm gonna be staying at Crown Place accomodation x

Whoops I meant Orthopticss
Ooh lucky you, I think u got one of the better acconodations lmao

Reply 33

username5989801

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Original post by Cats244

Whoops I meant Orthopticss
Ooh lucky you, I think u got one of the better acconodations lmao

Omg yayyyy! What accom are you in if ur living away from home??

Reply 34

inara_30

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Original post by jojo257_

Oh, I would definitely email them again. Maybe try. 'Hi, I've emailed for work experience on the 12th June and I'm worried it might not have gotten through to you as I have not had a reply back yet' and then maybe write what u wrote in your first email again about wanting work exp. King regards...'name'
. They replied to mine like 3 days later. they did send me an automated email saying they'd try to respond within 5 working days prior. This is the email I sent mine to [email protected]
Also, that's so cool. are you only applying for the 3 orthoptic unis or do u have 2 backup courses? :smile:

heyy thank you for the reply - it's been ages but i did manage to get work experience at the end thanks anyway!