Occupational Therapy 2023 applicants

I'd prefer Northampton purely for location reasons. One of my interviews is the beginning of March and the second is at the end of March.

Well done on getting offers. Have you decided which one you are going to accept? Best of luck with your access course. I'm sure you'll get the points! When do you find out?

Access Course results will be out in July I believe. A long way to go. :-))) I chose Beds for location and it seems to tick more boxes as well for me.

Reply 21

Tepsikola

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Original post by LD80

Hi I'm a mature student that's applied to Derby ...a little late in my application so I hope it is still considered! (they said there was still space so I hope so!) Is there a bursary available for this course now or is it just the maintenance loan ?
Laura

I'm not sure about the bursary but you should be able to apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund. The applications opened today.

Reply 22

Csc_

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Original post by LL2468

Heya,

Has anyone else applied to study OT from Sep 2023? If so, have you heard back from any of your uni choices?

Hey! Do you have any updates yet? I’ve had an interview at hudds and Bradford for OT so far x

Reply 23

Csc_

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Original post by Em_1990

Hiya,
I have applied to Bradford, Huddersfield and Leeds Beckett. I have been invited to interviews with Bradford and Huddersfield.

Where have you applied for?

Hey! Do you have any updates yet ? X

Reply 24

Uni of Southampton Students

Official Rep

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Original post by LD80

Hi I'm a mature student that's applied to Derby ...a little late in my application so I hope it is still considered! (they said there was still space so I hope so!) Is there a bursary available for this course now or is it just the maintenance loan ?
Laura

Hi @LD80,
As a student studying occupational therapy you will be eligible for the NHS learning support fund! This is a grant (so you don't have to pay it back) and you should be granted up to £5000 and then a possible extra £3000 depending on circumstances e.g. parental, financial hardship. You will also be eligible for travel and accommodation costs when on placement, this is money you apply for to be reimbursed, so just keep hold of all your receipts and they'll process it for you! This is only whilst on placement though!

This alongside the maintenance loan helps massively, universities often also have a pot of money for financial hardship and they are particularly aware of healthcare students as we don't have the time to work part-time to meet our costs, so everyone definitely look into this if you find yourself in a position without enough to meet your costs! It is there to use!

I've attached the link below direct to the website that gives you more info and links you to the application for the NHS learning support fund!
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund-lsf

Carina :smile:

- University of Southampton Ambassador
3rd Year Student Nurse

Reply 25

Em_1990

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Original post by Csc_

Hey! Do you have any updates yet ? X

Hiya,

I was successful at my Huddersfield and Bradford Interviews. Withdrew from Leeds.

I have accepted my place at Huddersfield.

When did you have your interviews? X

Reply 26

Csc_

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Original post by Em_1990

Hiya,

I was successful at my Huddersfield and Bradford Interviews. Withdrew from Leeds.

I have accepted my place at Huddersfield.

When did you have your interviews? X

Hey! Thanks for coming back to me :smile:

!
thats amazing news! Huge congrats!!!
I had my interview for Bradford and got my acceptance the same day and I had my interview for Huddersfield yesterday and not heard anything yet. I can’t stop checking my emails!! How soon did you find out from Huddersfield if you don’t mind me asking? X

Reply 27

Em_1990

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Original post by Csc_

Hey! Thanks for coming back to me :smile:

!
thats amazing news! Huge congrats!!!
I had my interview for Bradford and got my acceptance the same day and I had my interview for Huddersfield yesterday and not heard anything yet. I can’t stop checking my emails!! How soon did you find out from Huddersfield if you don’t mind me asking? X

Congratulations. Which is your preferred option?

Did you have a patient in the interview as well as a tutor for Bradford?

I had my interview with Huddersfield the day they closed for Christmas, so I had a 3 week wait once they reopened in January so 5 with the holidays. Fingers crossed you don't have to wait as long. X

Reply 28

Csc_

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Original post by Em_1990

Congratulations. Which is your preferred option?

Did you have a patient in the interview as well as a tutor for Bradford?

I had my interview with Huddersfield the day they closed for Christmas, so I had a 3 week wait once they reopened in January so 5 with the holidays. Fingers crossed you don't have to wait as long. X

Thank you!!!

Huddersfield is where I’d really love to go so this wait is AWFUL and it’s only been one day 😂!

Yeah I had the same set up for the Bradford one too ☺️. I liked how Huddersfield did the group session before and gave us examples of the time table, it felt like they really cared.

Aw I bet that was so an awful wait!!!! But definitely worth it! You have done brill! As soon as I find out I’ll have to let you know! X

Reply 29

University of Huddersfield

Official Rep

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Original post by Em_1990

Hiya,

I was successful at my Huddersfield and Bradford Interviews. Withdrew from Leeds.

I have accepted my place at Huddersfield.

When did you have your interviews? X

Congratulations on your place @Em_1990 🥳️🥳️🥳️

We look forward to welcoming you in September, if you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch!

Congrats again,
Lewis, Claire & Julie
TSR Team @ UoH

Reply 30

Em_1990

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Original post by University of Huddersfield

Congratulations on your place @Em_1990 🥳️🥳️🥳️

We look forward to welcoming you in September, if you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch!

Congrats again,
Lewis, Claire & Julie
TSR Team @ UoH

Thank you. I'm really looking forward to starting.

Do you know when we would find out our timetables at all? I know I'm asking very early. It is just so I can let my daughters nursery know the days she needs.

Reply 31

Csc_

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Original post by Em_1990

Congratulations. Which is your preferred option?

Did you have a patient in the interview as well as a tutor for Bradford?

I had my interview with Huddersfield the day they closed for Christmas, so I had a 3 week wait once they reopened in January so 5 with the holidays. Fingers crossed you don't have to wait as long. X

I’ll PM you as soon as I’ve had this account for 3 days I have to wait to enable PM it’s saying! Xx

Reply 32

University of Huddersfield

Official Rep

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Original post by Em_1990

Thank you. I'm really looking forward to starting.

Do you know when we would find out our timetables at all? I know I'm asking very early. It is just so I can let my daughters nursery know the days she needs.

We're looking forward to having you join!

Apologies if this answer isn't the outcome you were looking for but unfortunately timetables aren't released until just before the course start date. Timetables are typically worked on all summer so that module clashes don't occur and we can ensure room bookings are made. The course starts 18 September and timetables are sometimes subject to changes for the first two weeks of terms while they get tweaked for efficiency. To check your timetable before you start, you can do so on https://myhud.hud.ac.uk/ - your log in should be a student number you received when you applied (begins with U23xxxxxx with X's being numbers individual to you) your email for this log in is: [email protected] and your password will be your date of birth in ddmmmyy format.

We do have support for student parents, all information can be found on our website: https://students.hud.ac.uk/help/wellbeing/student-parents/

Best wishes,
UoH

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LD80

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Thank you , really helpful info ! I just need to try and gain a place now 🤞
Well done to you all for getting in and good luck in your final year of nursing Carina xx

Original post by Uni of Southampton Students

Hi @LD80,
As a student studying occupational therapy you will be eligible for the NHS learning support fund! This is a grant (so you don't have to pay it back) and you should be granted up to £5000 and then a possible extra £3000 depending on circumstances e.g. parental, financial hardship. You will also be eligible for travel and accommodation costs when on placement, this is money you apply for to be reimbursed, so just keep hold of all your receipts and they'll process it for you! This is only whilst on placement though!

This alongside the maintenance loan helps massively, universities often also have a pot of money for financial hardship and they are particularly aware of healthcare students as we don't have the time to work part-time to meet our costs, so everyone definitely look into this if you find yourself in a position without enough to meet your costs! It is there to use!

I've attached the link below direct to the website that gives you more info and links you to the application for the NHS learning support fund!
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund-lsf

Carina :smile:

- University of Southampton Ambassador
3rd Year Student Nurse

Reply 34

Rockstar_cece

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Original post by LilacJo

I made my five uni choices in January for Occupational Therapy. My top choice is Southampton and I’ve had interviews and subsequently offers from the other four choices but other than acknowledgement of my application have heard nothing from Southampton. Are they always slower than other unis does anyone know or is it likely to mean they aren’t interested in me?!

They take 2 - 6 weeks to invite you to interview but since you applied in January, you may hear back on the latter side of the average time.

Reply 35

LilacJo

Original post by Rockstar_cece

They take 2 - 6 weeks to invite you to interview but since you applied in January, you may hear back on the latter side of the average time.

I’ll keep hoping then! A few others at my college have applied to Southampton for healthcare courses and none of them have heard about an interview so I’m hoping there’s just a backlog. I have four other offers and would be happy with any of them but Southampton is my top choice as location just works best for me 🤞🏼

Reply 36

isilbell

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I received an unconditional (well, conditional on health and police checks) offer from Plymouth today!

Reply 37

normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

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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/showthread.php?t=7324327

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 38

sienamole

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Original post by isilbell

I received an unconditional (well, conditional on health and police checks) offer from Plymouth today!