The Edinburgh FAQ and 'Ask a Student' thread

Hi, there were about 50 on the course so you get to know everyone well. We shared a lot of lectures with biology students initially and also biomedical science students. There are elective modules every year, but otherwise everyone does the same core modules. Yes, most lectures from what I remember in 1st and 2nd year are at Kings Buildings. After this you are predominantly based at central campus in the Old Medical School or Appleton tower for example. I have friends who stayed in many different accommodations and didn't struggle. There are regular buses in Edinburgh which is good to quickly get around, otherwise it is easy enought to walk or cycle. Hopefully this helps!

Thank you Ali for your really quick reply - much appreciated. Helps a lot Thank you - overall would you recommend? - any regrets, top tips re the course - I have looked at the course contents fo medical, biomedical and neuroscience (quite interested in the brain) and think I have the option of doing psycology modules in all three? Have I got this right and overall what would you sya the benefit/difference between medical scienc and biomedical science is? Muh appeciated ( can I also cheekily ask you alevel subjects and your offer if you can remember it?

I would recommend doing the course. I did have the opportunity to select courses which I found more useful as the years progressed. I have now started medicine, which i do feel in a better position for. Theres more about neuroscience, as opposed to psychology. We look more at what the brain is, how the signals work, what happens in disease etc. Medical sciences does allow you to explore some more social factors than what biomed does (if I remember right). And there are electives that we had which differed to biomed across the years. I didnt do A levels, I am scottish so I did highers and advanced highers. Received an unconditional offer.

Hi guys - I'm a 3rd year law student, who madly loves Edinburgh and knows a fair amount. If you have any questions, don't be shy to ask me personally!

Hi, I am applying to study astrophysics. It says on the website that most of the first year study will be based in central campus, I wonder what is the proportion? Should I apply for the accommodations near the central campus instead of the one near King's Building?

Hi, I am an international student who just received a conditional offer for History and was curious about the student experience at Edinburgh. What's your take on why the satisfaction rankings are so low and the extent to which they are justified or not. Thanks!

The low ratings typically refer to large class sizes, more self-learning, and less 'hand-holding' in general I have found. The 'student experience' of living in Edinburgh and studying at UOE overall however is certainly incredible

Hi!

This is a follow on from last years FAQ thread. Some of the information has been copied and some of it is new - please read it. I have helped people with their UCAS applications for the last 6 years both on TSR and in my day job. This thread contains answers to the questions I see year in year out and it is incredibly frustrating if I have spent time making a thread such as this and people continue to ask the same question elsewhere. If your question has been covered in this thread do not expect a helpful reply if you ask it again. I have spent time making this thread for YOUR benefit, not just for a bit of fun on my part. I already know the answers and have my degree, I don't need it.

However, if you have any additional questions then please do post them in the thread and we'll do our best to answer them for you

If you've already applied to Edinburgh, then good luck with your application. Hopefully you'll love the city and University as much as I did

Applying and UCAS

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I really want to go to Edinburgh – should I apply for more than one course?



After making your application to Edinburgh

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I do not work for the University of Edinburgh - I was a student here and completed my undergraduate studies in July 2010. Any advice given in this thread by me (or any of the other Edinburgh students) is not given as a representative of the University of Edinburgh. Therefore, what we say is not given in an official capacity and you are advised to check with the University if in doubt at any point during your application.

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anyone at edinburgh doing biomed ? whats it like in terms of lab work, workload and enjoyment? thank you

Hey i firmed edinburgh as my choice to do biomed for 2024 entry too!