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Quitting my job considering going to college in Belfast

  • 24-07-2011 1:05pm
    #1
    shadowcomplex
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    I am 33 years old and I currenly work in full time employment in the rep of ireland earning 45k a year, i am considering quitting my job and going back college in jordanstown univeristy in belfast to study physiotherapy, what would my chances of getting a place on ths course?I have a level 7 diploma qualification in chemistry. Would I be eligible for funding, am I being totally unrealistic? I dont have a mortage and I have no dependents?


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  • #2
    pow wow
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    In terms of funding you would probably not be able to secure funding through the Council/VEC grants system in Ireland due to your earnings unless you were to quit your job for 12+ months before attending university. There may be some funding available in NI through the NHS, ELBs or the university itself.

    Re. the admissions - your best bet is to email the course director/admissions tutor and ask. There are entry requirements on the UUJ website but if your qualifications are non-standard they'll be happy to help.


  • #3
    kob29
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    You should get some work shadowing in a physio dept observing different areas of physiotherapy if you are going to apply and also to make sure you have a realistic impression of the job. If you're still interested then there's no harm in applying. If you have no ties why not apply to the UK too. You could try the uk uni's and see if they would accept your dip for entry to a postgrad conversion course in physio, these take 2years and are called pre-reg courses.


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