How much experience is needed?

[Hannsey91]

Hello,

Have you looked upon the University website for details?

How about contacting them directly and asking?

Usually they will be helpful in these matters.

If not maybe someone familiar with the process can help

Regards

Well I have many prospectuses. Some say that applications without work experience will be rejected. Others don't specify any amount in detail, it just says experience in these fields are required, which I am already aware of lol thanks for the advice on calling

[Larianne]

Hiya,

I'm hoping to apply for Physiotherapy next year (as a mature student) and from what universities have said to me, getting as much work experience in the different areas of Physiotherapy will help your application. So, say getting experience in care of the elderly, stroke units, private practises, MS care centres, rehabilitation etc. As much as you can really. Also, try and get involved in volunteer/community work. It will give you a strong background in caring for the community which will make your application stronger.

I volunteer with the Irish Cancer Society and have also done volunteering at a community centre. It could be volunteering once a month or every second weekend so it doesn't have to take up all your study time.

Also, it might be good to ring up the universities and ask to speak to the admission tutors so to make yourself known to them and get as much information about the application process as possible. (maybe wait a month though until the madness of September is over!!)

Larianne.