Entry Levels?
Hi..this is my first post.
I'm thinking of retraining as an Osteopath.
I'm 44 yrs old and have not done any education (apart from a 1 yr OU course in computing).
I achieved 4 O levels inc Biology and Chemistry at school.
I have looked at and enquired about both full time Osteopath training courses (ESO..Maidstone) and part-time (London).
To do either I have been told that i would need to pass the OUs access course SK277 Human Biology.
However, in view of the long time since i took my exams I am wondering if I would cope with the OU access course and if I were successful with the learning curve in the degree course?
Any thoughts please?
I'm thinking of retraining as an Osteopath.
I'm 44 yrs old and have not done any education (apart from a 1 yr OU course in computing).
I achieved 4 O levels inc Biology and Chemistry at school.
I have looked at and enquired about both full time Osteopath training courses (ESO..Maidstone) and part-time (London).
To do either I have been told that i would need to pass the OUs access course SK277 Human Biology.
However, in view of the long time since i took my exams I am wondering if I would cope with the OU access course and if I were successful with the learning curve in the degree course?
Any thoughts please?
Tags: access course, mature student, ou
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Permalink Reply by Bee Varga on -
Hi,
Today I received a letter from BSO following my application to their Access course. There will be a test on Human Biology, an aptitude test, also an English test and a couple more joyful features. I already feel like if I needed wheelchair access as my English is obviously dodgy as I learnt it as an adult but I wonder if the rest is rocket science. Does anybody know anything about these tests on the Evaluation day?
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Permalink Reply by Muntej on
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Bee,
Dont worry about the evaluation day for the access course. The "tests" are just for them to see if you have the basic tools to learn new things, rather than to see how much you know already.
There were many successful people on the access course whose second language was english. I would say the interview is the best chance for you to show how much you want to be on the course and why you want to study at the BSO in particular.
I hope that helps you out a bit....
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Permalink Reply by Bee Varga on
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Thanks Muntej :)
I wouldn't be a Cancerian if I wouldn't worry unnecessarily :) I will take some flower remedies for confidence, and remember your words :) Inshaallah all will be fine and I will see some of you soon :D
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Permalink Reply by Bee Varga on
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Hi, It's me again :D
BSO found a Regional Osteopathic Careers Officer (ROCO) in my area...
Has anyone been to see one? What is it like?
It is getting exciting.
God bless,
Bee
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