University and College Admissions Service (UCAS)

Applications to study for a full-time higher education course at universities and colleges in the UK are made through UCAS (University and College Admissions Service) using ‘Apply’ – an electronic online application system available at www.ucas.com.

Full instructions on the UCAS website make it as easy as possible for you to fill in your online application.

Every institution listed with UCAS has a code, as do the courses offered.  The codes you need to apply to the ESO are:

Institution name:                    ESO

Institution code:                     E80

Course code:                          B310

If you are at school or college in the UK you should speak to your teacher or careers tutor about how to apply to UCAS through your school.

If you experience problems with the on-line registration then please contact UCAS:

T: +44(0) 870 1122211

   When to apply

You can start applying for 2010 entry from 1 September 2009.  The normal UCAS closing date for application is 15 January, however, UCAS will continue sending applications to us after that date, which we may consider at our discretion. Applications received after the closing date are welcomed by the ESO and we normally recruit until mid June (subject to availability) .  We would advise that you contact us prior to submitting an application if you intend to apply later than that.

Please note that late applications are not guaranteed the same level of consideration as those received prior to the 15 January closing date.

   Selection

UCAS will send your application to us for consideration. Each application form is read by a member of our Admissions Department. 

As well as looking at the qualifications achieved by an applicant, the Admissions Officer will consider the personal statement on the application form and you should, therefore, take great care when writing this. We are particularly interested in the following:

• why you wish to become an osteopath
• your understanding of osteopathy
• the research you have carried out on the subject (work experience, reading, personal experience)
• why you think you would be a good student and what skills you could bring to the profession
• your hobbies and interests
• any work experience you have that is relevant (e.g. massage, work in a care home)
• any voluntary work you have undertaken (Duke of Edinburgh Award, charity events etc.)

   References

You will be asked to provide a reference by UCAS.  Suitable reference providers are teachers or employers (former/current). 

   Interviews

No offers are made to applicants without an interview.  All suitable applicants will be invited to interview upon receipt of the UCAS application form.

If you live some distance from the ESO, we will endeavour to invite you to interview on a date which coincides with one of our Open Days.

   Application Outcomes

Interview outcomes will be conveyed via UCAS within 2 weeks of attendance.

If you wish to discuss your application, or have any questions about the application procedure, you can contact our Admissions Team at the ESO who would be pleased to advise you.  To view the ESO Admissions Policy, please click here

NB: Please be aware that admission onto our course is becoming increasingly competitive and meeting our entry requirements does not guarantee admission onto the course.