Occupational Therapy MSc UEA, QMU…
Hello! I’m an international student from the US looking to go to grad school for OT. I would love some insight on the programs I have applied for 
I have offers from University of Brighton and Glasgow Caledonian University so far. I interviewed for UEA and was told I won’t hear back until end of May as it’s a competitive program. I have interviews for Edinburgh Napier and University of Plymouth. I also am waiting back to hear from QMU. It’s hard for me to decide where to go since I’m unable to see the campus and get a feel for the cities until I start the program. I would love to hear your experiences!
I have offers from University of Brighton and Glasgow Caledonian University so far. I interviewed for UEA and was told I won’t hear back until end of May as it’s a competitive program. I have interviews for Edinburgh Napier and University of Plymouth. I also am waiting back to hear from QMU. It’s hard for me to decide where to go since I’m unable to see the campus and get a feel for the cities until I start the program. I would love to hear your experiences!Reply 1
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by low-reelHello! I’m an international student from the US looking to go to grad school for OT. I would love some insight on the programs I have applied for I have offers from University of Brighton and Glasgow Caledonian University so far. I interviewed for UEA and was told I won’t hear back until end of May as it’s a competitive program. I have interviews for Edinburgh Napier and University of Plymouth. I also am waiting back to hear from QMU. It’s hard for me to decide where to go since I’m unable to see the campus and get a feel for the cities until I start the program. I would love to hear your experiences!
I have offers from University of Brighton and Glasgow Caledonian University so far. I interviewed for UEA and was told I won’t hear back until end of May as it’s a competitive program. I have interviews for Edinburgh Napier and University of Plymouth. I also am waiting back to hear from QMU. It’s hard for me to decide where to go since I’m unable to see the campus and get a feel for the cities until I start the program. I would love to hear your experiences!In terms of the course, they should all be approved by the HCPC and therefore held to the same standard and general curriculum. What you do need to consider is the location of the placements and travel to them, and the timing of placements. Some unis use some of the standard uni holidays for placements, others don't. I recommend you request timetables from each department to compare.
Most unis will have campus tour videos on their websites so try searching for those. I'm tagging official reps from some of the unis so that they can let you know what it's like living at their unis.
@UniOfBrightonRep @UEA Rep Jas @University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
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Hi there!
Thanks for tagging me @normaw
I'm a third year ecology and conservation student at UEA so I can't comment on OT, but I'm currently on an exchange year, so I definitely understand the struggle of not knowing what the uni or city will be like until you get there! I can give you a brief overview of what UEA and Norwich the city are both like, which might help you in your decision making!
UEA is a campus university, so all the lecture buildings are all on one contained campus. The campus is set against a backdrop of beautiful green spaces which I really love, the grounds are really stunning and give the university a wonderful feel! We have a lake surrounded by fields, where many students will walk in the winter, or go for a barbecue on a summer afternoon, and the university also boarders Earlham park, another large expanse of green space! The campus is not huge, the furthest walk between buildings is maybe 10-15 minutes maximum, but you'll likely be in the same few buildings most of the time. UEA also has an instagram page (here!), where they will post walks and short tours around campus, student activities, as well as other recommendations for the rest of Norwich!
Some other key features of the campus include:
There's quite a lot I could talk about regarding campus, so if you have any specific questions or anything you'd like to know, please ask!
Regarding the city itself, it is very quaint and historic. I'm living in Australia at the moment and I can still say that Norwich is probably one of my favourite cities ever! It is not a large city, but that doesn't mean it is lacking! There is always something to do and something going on, without it feeling overwhelming or too big. There's plently of cute independent shops and cafes as well as the famous Norwich market (believed to be the oldest permanent open air market in the UK), and Norwich Castle. One of Norwich's pubs is one of the oldest in the country, too, dating back to at least 1249!
There are always events like evening craft markets, and the yearly Norwich Science Festival (which is going on currently!). Theres some great study spaces in the city, one of my favourites is the cathedral cafe. You can spend a long time just exploring it's little lanes, walking along the river, or trying all the amazing food places!
The city offers easy access to the coast, and gorgeous expanses of nature reserve, including the famous Norfolk Broads, which are wonderful for walks in the sun! It is well connected, with lots of different bus routes across the city, as well as further out, and it is also on a direct train line to London and Cambridge, as well as close to Norwich airport, which gives you lots of options to explore the UK and Europe!
I've heard people describe Norwich as quintessentially English, and I'd have to say I'd agree! I really can't recommend it enough! I love life there and actually I'm really looking forward to going back!
Again, if you have any other questions, please do let me know! I'll happily rave about that city all day long! Hopefully this helps a bit!
Jas
UEA Rep
Heres also a few of my favourite photos I've taken in Norwich or at UEA!
Thanks for tagging me @normaw
I'm a third year ecology and conservation student at UEA so I can't comment on OT, but I'm currently on an exchange year, so I definitely understand the struggle of not knowing what the uni or city will be like until you get there! I can give you a brief overview of what UEA and Norwich the city are both like, which might help you in your decision making!
UEA is a campus university, so all the lecture buildings are all on one contained campus. The campus is set against a backdrop of beautiful green spaces which I really love, the grounds are really stunning and give the university a wonderful feel! We have a lake surrounded by fields, where many students will walk in the winter, or go for a barbecue on a summer afternoon, and the university also boarders Earlham park, another large expanse of green space! The campus is not huge, the furthest walk between buildings is maybe 10-15 minutes maximum, but you'll likely be in the same few buildings most of the time. UEA also has an instagram page (here!), where they will post walks and short tours around campus, student activities, as well as other recommendations for the rest of Norwich!
Some other key features of the campus include:
•
A 6 floor library
•
A dedicated art gallery (The Sainsbury Centre), this is free to enter and contains some famous pieces! It is a wonderful, calm place to go and study
•
Several fab cafes!
•
A fully equipped sports centre which contains a bouldering wall, an olympic sized pool, gym facilities etc
•
A short walk (through fields) from a major hospital where many med/med aligned students will complete their placements
Regarding the city itself, it is very quaint and historic. I'm living in Australia at the moment and I can still say that Norwich is probably one of my favourite cities ever! It is not a large city, but that doesn't mean it is lacking! There is always something to do and something going on, without it feeling overwhelming or too big. There's plently of cute independent shops and cafes as well as the famous Norwich market (believed to be the oldest permanent open air market in the UK), and Norwich Castle. One of Norwich's pubs is one of the oldest in the country, too, dating back to at least 1249!
There are always events like evening craft markets, and the yearly Norwich Science Festival (which is going on currently!). Theres some great study spaces in the city, one of my favourites is the cathedral cafe. You can spend a long time just exploring it's little lanes, walking along the river, or trying all the amazing food places!
The city offers easy access to the coast, and gorgeous expanses of nature reserve, including the famous Norfolk Broads, which are wonderful for walks in the sun! It is well connected, with lots of different bus routes across the city, as well as further out, and it is also on a direct train line to London and Cambridge, as well as close to Norwich airport, which gives you lots of options to explore the UK and Europe!
I've heard people describe Norwich as quintessentially English, and I'd have to say I'd agree! I really can't recommend it enough! I love life there and actually I'm really looking forward to going back!
Again, if you have any other questions, please do let me know! I'll happily rave about that city all day long! Hopefully this helps a bit!
Jas
UEA Rep
Heres also a few of my favourite photos I've taken in Norwich or at UEA!
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by UEA Rep JasHi there!
Thanks for tagging me @normaw
I'm a third year ecology and conservation student at UEA so I can't comment on OT, but I'm currently on an exchange year, so I definitely understand the struggle of not knowing what the uni or city will be like until you get there! I can give you a brief overview of what UEA and Norwich the city are both like, which might help you in your decision making!
UEA is a campus university, so all the lecture buildings are all on one contained campus. The campus is set against a backdrop of beautiful green spaces which I really love, the grounds are really stunning and give the university a wonderful feel! We have a lake surrounded by fields, where many students will walk in the winter, or go for a barbecue on a summer afternoon, and the university also boarders Earlham park, another large expanse of green space! The campus is not huge, the furthest walk between buildings is maybe 10-15 minutes maximum, but you'll likely be in the same few buildings most of the time. UEA also has an instagram page (here!), where they will post walks and short tours around campus, student activities, as well as other recommendations for the rest of Norwich!
Some other key features of the campus include:
There's quite a lot I could talk about regarding campus, so if you have any specific questions or anything you'd like to know, please ask!
Regarding the city itself, it is very quaint and historic. I'm living in Australia at the moment and I can still say that Norwich is probably one of my favourite cities ever! It is not a large city, but that doesn't mean it is lacking! There is always something to do and something going on, without it feeling overwhelming or too big. There's plently of cute independent shops and cafes as well as the famous Norwich market (believed to be the oldest permanent open air market in the UK), and Norwich Castle. One of Norwich's pubs is one of the oldest in the country, too, dating back to at least 1249!
There are always events like evening craft markets, and the yearly Norwich Science Festival (which is going on currently!). Theres some great study spaces in the city, one of my favourites is the cathedral cafe. You can spend a long time just exploring it's little lanes, walking along the river, or trying all the amazing food places!
The city offers easy access to the coast, and gorgeous expanses of nature reserve, including the famous Norfolk Broads, which are wonderful for walks in the sun! It is well connected, with lots of different bus routes across the city, as well as further out, and it is also on a direct train line to London and Cambridge, as well as close to Norwich airport, which gives you lots of options to explore the UK and Europe!
I've heard people describe Norwich as quintessentially English, and I'd have to say I'd agree! I really can't recommend it enough! I love life there and actually I'm really looking forward to going back!
Again, if you have any other questions, please do let me know! I'll happily rave about that city all day long! Hopefully this helps a bit!
Jas
UEA Rep
Heres also a few of my favourite photos I've taken in Norwich or at UEA!
Thanks for tagging me @normaw
I'm a third year ecology and conservation student at UEA so I can't comment on OT, but I'm currently on an exchange year, so I definitely understand the struggle of not knowing what the uni or city will be like until you get there! I can give you a brief overview of what UEA and Norwich the city are both like, which might help you in your decision making!
UEA is a campus university, so all the lecture buildings are all on one contained campus. The campus is set against a backdrop of beautiful green spaces which I really love, the grounds are really stunning and give the university a wonderful feel! We have a lake surrounded by fields, where many students will walk in the winter, or go for a barbecue on a summer afternoon, and the university also boarders Earlham park, another large expanse of green space! The campus is not huge, the furthest walk between buildings is maybe 10-15 minutes maximum, but you'll likely be in the same few buildings most of the time. UEA also has an instagram page (here!), where they will post walks and short tours around campus, student activities, as well as other recommendations for the rest of Norwich!
Some other key features of the campus include:
•
A 6 floor library
•
A dedicated art gallery (The Sainsbury Centre), this is free to enter and contains some famous pieces! It is a wonderful, calm place to go and study
•
Several fab cafes!
•
A fully equipped sports centre which contains a bouldering wall, an olympic sized pool, gym facilities etc
•
A short walk (through fields) from a major hospital where many med/med aligned students will complete their placements
Regarding the city itself, it is very quaint and historic. I'm living in Australia at the moment and I can still say that Norwich is probably one of my favourite cities ever! It is not a large city, but that doesn't mean it is lacking! There is always something to do and something going on, without it feeling overwhelming or too big. There's plently of cute independent shops and cafes as well as the famous Norwich market (believed to be the oldest permanent open air market in the UK), and Norwich Castle. One of Norwich's pubs is one of the oldest in the country, too, dating back to at least 1249!
There are always events like evening craft markets, and the yearly Norwich Science Festival (which is going on currently!). Theres some great study spaces in the city, one of my favourites is the cathedral cafe. You can spend a long time just exploring it's little lanes, walking along the river, or trying all the amazing food places!
The city offers easy access to the coast, and gorgeous expanses of nature reserve, including the famous Norfolk Broads, which are wonderful for walks in the sun! It is well connected, with lots of different bus routes across the city, as well as further out, and it is also on a direct train line to London and Cambridge, as well as close to Norwich airport, which gives you lots of options to explore the UK and Europe!
I've heard people describe Norwich as quintessentially English, and I'd have to say I'd agree! I really can't recommend it enough! I love life there and actually I'm really looking forward to going back!
Again, if you have any other questions, please do let me know! I'll happily rave about that city all day long! Hopefully this helps a bit!
Jas
UEA Rep
Heres also a few of my favourite photos I've taken in Norwich or at UEA!
Thank you so much! That insight was very helpful, I appreciate it. UEA and Norwich sound beautiful! 😁
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by low-reelHello! I’m an international student from the US looking to go to grad school for OT. I would love some insight on the programs I have applied for I have offers from University of Brighton and Glasgow Caledonian University so far. I interviewed for UEA and was told I won’t hear back until end of May as it’s a competitive program. I have interviews for Edinburgh Napier and University of Plymouth. I also am waiting back to hear from QMU. It’s hard for me to decide where to go since I’m unable to see the campus and get a feel for the cities until I start the program. I would love to hear your experiences!
I have offers from University of Brighton and Glasgow Caledonian University so far. I interviewed for UEA and was told I won’t hear back until end of May as it’s a competitive program. I have interviews for Edinburgh Napier and University of Plymouth. I also am waiting back to hear from QMU. It’s hard for me to decide where to go since I’m unable to see the campus and get a feel for the cities until I start the program. I would love to hear your experiences!Hi @low-reel.
Firstly, Congrats on your offer!
Our Occupational therapy course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
OT is taught at our Falmer campus, I will share the video tour we have below
As a Brighton occupational therapy student you will use a range of specialist facilities which will include:
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an occupational therapy daily living suite with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom facilities where you’ll practice activities of daily living in a realistic, furnished home environment
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occupational therapy craft rooms equipped for the creative arts and crafts taught as part of the occupational therapy curriculum with its focus on health through occupation
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a virtual anatomy lab that houses our 3D anatomy visualisation table
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a simulation ward so you can become confident working in a hospital environment.
Brighton as a city is amazing! There is a little bit of everything here; City life, seaside, village/town, the countryside. From my 3 years living here, I've always found there is something interesting going on! We have food festivals, Brighton Pride, Brighton Fringe, a ton of concert/gig venues, clubs and cafés.
For a good quick look round the city, I would recommend watching this tour!
We also have a few videos on our YouTube about our occupational therapy courses.
I hope this helps you! Feel free to ask any more questions!
Blue - TSR Ambassador
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by low-reelHello! I’m an international student from the US looking to go to grad school for OT. I would love some insight on the programs I have applied for I have offers from University of Brighton and Glasgow Caledonian University so far. I interviewed for UEA and was told I won’t hear back until end of May as it’s a competitive program. I have interviews for Edinburgh Napier and University of Plymouth. I also am waiting back to hear from QMU. It’s hard for me to decide where to go since I’m unable to see the campus and get a feel for the cities until I start the program. I would love to hear your experiences!
I have offers from University of Brighton and Glasgow Caledonian University so far. I interviewed for UEA and was told I won’t hear back until end of May as it’s a competitive program. I have interviews for Edinburgh Napier and University of Plymouth. I also am waiting back to hear from QMU. It’s hard for me to decide where to go since I’m unable to see the campus and get a feel for the cities until I start the program. I would love to hear your experiences!Hi there! Great to hear you've applied to Plymouth and best of luck for your interview 🙂
I'm a current student here and, although I don't study the same course so couldn't give any program insight, I've lived here for 4 years so have a good knowledge of the city, campus, and what it's like to be a student here!
Firstly, I'd definitely recommend checking out this website where you can find virtual tours, including 360 degree interactive maps and videos, to get a feel for the campus, it's facilities, and the city itself ☀️
The location and city itself was, personally, one of the main reasons I chose Plymouth; it's close to the sea, has great entertainment, shopping, fitness, and essential student spaces, and is close to nature, parks, and more. It's also got great public transport but everything is so walkable, I rarely need to take a bus or train. The campus is also close to coach and train stations that can take you direct to London and beyond, with the rest of the country within a few hours reach via these transport options, so it's very well connected.
The campus, too, is great with lots of specialist facilities, study spaces, and nice areas to work and learn. Buildings are new and modern, and there are lots of new investments into buildings too for the most up-to-date resources and facilities. There are lots of cafés to study in, parts of the library are open 24/7, and lecture halls are spacious and well-equipped.
I hope this helps but if you have any more specific questions about the campus or city, feel free to reach out and I'd be happy to help! 👋
-Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
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by low-reelHello! I’m an international student from the US looking to go to grad school for OT. I would love some insight on the programs I have applied for I have offers from University of Brighton and Glasgow Caledonian University so far. I interviewed for UEA and was told I won’t hear back until end of May as it’s a competitive program. I have interviews for Edinburgh Napier and University of Plymouth. I also am waiting back to hear from QMU. It’s hard for me to decide where to go since I’m unable to see the campus and get a feel for the cities until I start the program. I would love to hear your experiences!
I have offers from University of Brighton and Glasgow Caledonian University so far. I interviewed for UEA and was told I won’t hear back until end of May as it’s a competitive program. I have interviews for Edinburgh Napier and University of Plymouth. I also am waiting back to hear from QMU. It’s hard for me to decide where to go since I’m unable to see the campus and get a feel for the cities until I start the program. I would love to hear your experiences!Hello @low-reel
This is the Official QMU TSR Rep
It's exciting to hear of your interest in studying Occupational Therapy at QMU!
Our university campus is based just 6-minutes from Edinburgh City Centre by train allowing you to experience the vibrancy of Edinburgh right on your doorstep, and the ability to explore the rest of Scotland with ease. We are a small university with small class sizes which allows you to really get to know your academics and peers, creating life long connections.
We have a virtual campus tour I would encourage you to have a look at.
Moving away from home can be daunting and we know this! We have an array of support available right the way through from application to enrolment and beyond allowing you to become your best you. We collaborated with our students to create a video about life living on campus.
Give us a follow on Instagram for more content from our students of studying at QMU, opportunities for students and much more.
If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch!
-Olivia, QMU Student Recruitment & Conversion Team
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