Open University Chat Thread

so far, it's ok i have just found it hard to do the work because i keep getting ill! i'm sure i'll be ok soon though why don't yoiu think you'll be able to do it?

as for full time/part time thing, most places regard OU as part time only. and you still have to complete your module within a set time!

i'm just worried i won't be able to keep up with the workload or it'll be too difficult
i've looked at the overview on the website and it all looks really interesting though.

you'll be fine! generally it seems to be one topic a week - eg my second week is cleopatra, and then the next week is dr faustus

Hai guys! It's been a while!

Oi! Welcome back Ms 1/2. You've been gone a while. Did you finish up at the OU?

I decided to not continue with the OU because I felt I wanted more lab time with my science. I'm currently studying an Access to Science (Chemistry & Biology) at my local college, and will be applying to study Pharmacy/Pharmacology/Biochemistry at uni for entry next autumn.

How's things educationally with you?

Heading in the pharmacist direction by chance?

Things are pretty good here. I'm buried in OU maths and research for future plans at the moment. I'll be joining you with chem and bio next year though!

I'm contemplating a change in direction towards something I've wanted to do for years now, but I have lots of fact finding left to do. I'm not even sure it'll be possible with my dodgy GCSE's, even with the A-levels and a first from the OU for graduate entry.

We shall see.

Hi all, hope someone can help me!

I am currently registered with the OU to do B291 in Nov but I also reserved a place on B292 for May 2011. I have been advised by the OU that I will receive funding for both courses but does anyone know do I have to complete another financial support form for B292 or will the funds be allocated automatically? At the min, the course status just says that "Your request to reserve place noted on 30 September 2010; on hold as further information is required."

TIA

Got it in one!

What do you fancy doing?

my course officially starts today! scary stuff. and some people have practically halfway into the course already, whaaat?! surely it shouldn't be so... "easy" (for lack of a better word) to get so ahead in a month and a half? lol.

I'm moving in the direction of a 2013 'any degree' graduate med course. Whether that's viable or not though is still in question. Lots of work to do between now and then. I think it's safe to say the chances are slim to none at the moment, though that always seems to be the case at the start of a long term project.

As in grad medicine? If so, what are your GCSEs like? Any other qualifications besides OU? Have you thought seriously about getting some volunteer or work experience in a clinical setting?

If you didn't mean grad medicine, then completely ignore what I just wrote, and explain yerself!

I think as long as you have a good degree, GCSEs don't count for much at most places.

Have you considered the Access to Medicine course at the College of West Anglia?