Hey
Sorry for the late reply, don't check this that much anymore.
WELL!
First of all CONGRATS on your offer
that is fantastic news
To be honest, what I realised in the end is that wherever you go (as long as you work hard) you will become a doctor irregardless of where you study!
Having said that...
Southampton is AMAZING!!!
I didn't actually have an offer at Peninsula (i was deciding between: BSMS, Liverpool and So'ton) And it is really hard.. because it will affect the rest of your life.
I ruled Liverpool out because I live in the southeast therefore staying down south is more convenient (my mum said she would make me train it.. haha) plus.. they do PBL which i was a bit scared about having gotten a tad complacent on my gap year..
Next.. the decision between BSMS and Southampton. Genuinely in the end just decided I preferred the area better in southampton (courses are very very similar - BSMS is modelled off soton) (However, I think PMS has an element of PBL? and also is split over two sites? This may be a disadvantage to you? I'm not sure)
My advice is look around both and see where you can see yourself living. Look at the cities and the uni buildings. After all you will be spending 5 years there.
Sorry, think I got distracted. Basically, Southamptons course is amazing. It is focussed on making you the best possible doctor right from the start. I love it here and will never regret my decision
Please feel free to message me if you have any other questions.