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How does medicine compare to other degrees?

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The reason I'm so interested is because I want to apply to medicine as a mature student and am being told by friends and family that I should do an 'easier' degree so that my family does not suffer as much. What has been said here reassures me that an 'easier' degree would not necessarily be easier or less hours, in fact nursing looks like it would be harder on a mature students family than medicine.

I Applied this year as a direct entrant school leaver and I am worried about the work load too, I have been told that conceptually its not that big a step up but volumetrically its a lot more. and I am worried enough about meeting my offer let alone once it all starts.

Good luck, you are a brave man :smile: