Official Orthoptics Applicants Thread 2025

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

If you're applying to uni for Orthoptics for 2025 entry, this is the place to introduce yourself to fellow applicants, ask questions and share your experience of applying so far:

What universities are you thinking of?
A level / BTEC / IB / Higher predicted grades
Extra curriculars

Please don't share details of interview questions on the forum - it gives those who follow you an unfair advantage.

Sharing or requesting social media handles or group chats is not permitted under the TSR community guidelines.

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 1

jeffrey376

helloo ive got an inyterview for sheffield tomorrow really excited icl

Reply 2

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post

by aerielleliana

excited for youu, how did it go?
what questions did they ask?
i applied a few days ago and just want some advice on the interviews at sheffield.

TSR does not permit the sharing of interview details as it gives an unfair advantage to those who follow. There are some general tips for healthcare courses here:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7418316

Reply 3

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Important

If you have offers from unis in different countries (England, Scotland and Wales), please read the following thread on how the choice of location can affect your funding:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7567775

Reply 4

aerielleliana

Original post

by jeffrey376

helloo ive got an inyterview for sheffield tomorrow really excited icl

heyy, how did it go?

Reply 5

selinaxo

Anyone applying for the pre registration course at Liverpool

Reply 6

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Student Finance England has now opened applications for full-time undergraduate student finance for courses starting 2025-26.

You can apply even if you haven't had all your decisions back yet or made your firm/insurance choices. Just pick your best guess for now as you can change the uni later. It's something to tick off during the Easter holidays especially if you are going to be applying for the higher maintenance loan, which will require details of household income. You usually need to apply by the end of May to guarantee that your funding will be in place for the start of the academic year.

Reply 7

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

The NHS LSF has now opened applications for Sep/Oct 25 entrants. So you can apply if you are planning to attend a uni in England and have your student finance in place. :smile:

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund-lsf/nhs-learning-support-fund-account

Reply 8

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Important reminder - if you are using a school/college email address on your UCAS Hub, update it now (before results day) to a personal email address. School/college emails are often turned off over summer when students leave.

For help preparing for results day and Clearing, check out the following threads:

Clearing FAQ Megathread 2025
A-level Results Day 2025 Countdown thread
The Ultimate Clearing Directory 2025 – lists and links for all unis

Reply 9

Knowledgeisseed

Original post

by jeffrey376

helloo ive got an inyterview for sheffield tomorrow really excited icl

Hi, Sorry I know it's been long. Did you get in? If so how was the interview? Do you remember what questions were asked, thank you

Reply 10

Lolastudies

Original post

by normaw

The NHS LSF has now opened applications for Sep/Oct 25 entrants. So you can apply if you are planning to attend a uni in England and have your student finance in place. :smile:

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund-lsf/nhs-learning-support-fund-account

Hello,
I've set up my NHS learning support fund account. It asks for my student ID, is this the same as the personal ID I've received in correspondence with the University of Liverpool or would I have to wait to receive an official ID card to submit my application?

Reply 11

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post

by Lolastudies

If you have had a welcome letter/email from the uni with a reference to your Liverpool Student ID, then that is what you can use. You don't need to wait for the official ID card.

Reply 12

Lolastudies

Original post

by normaw

If you have had a welcome letter/email from the uni with a reference to your Liverpool Student ID, then that is what you can use. You don't need to wait for the official ID card.