UOTC Recruitment and Mental Health

I am asking because I am wondering whether my chances are shot before I even apply. I'm looking at UOTC for Exeter university.

I understand about the selection process/weekends and the strictness of the medicals involved, but in regards to mental health:

I had a massive trauma occur whilst I was overseas (I was in Oz for just under 3 years), which involved domestic abuse. When I came back to the UK I was put on medication and crisis care. I never attempted suicide or self harm, and have not had previous problems with instability and/or depression but I have had this period of instability as a direct result of trauma.

I've been in full-time work since I came home, and interrupted year 1 at Exeter for funding reasons. I'll be going back this year and really, really want to join the UOTC but I don't want to get my hopes up too much. Other than that, I'm in perfect physical health and have a high level of fitness.

Any advice would be welcome.

Thank you!

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threeportdrift

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Original post by watso94

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You really need to ask the experts ie the UOTC. You could try going into an AFCO and asking there, but I'm not sure they would give you a definitive answer.