Medical Sciences Exeter University 2013-2014

Woo! Leicester, Hull York, Nottingham and Durham! What about you?

I haven't booked the day, mostly because I've already seen the uni and I like the course so I don't think going to the open day will make much difference for me.

Hi, I applied for medicine this year too, I just received my third rejection for medicine but I have an offer from Exeter for Medical Sciences. I am really unsure as to whether I should take a gap year and reapply or take the medical sciences---it looks like a really great course and I'm sure I'd love it, does anyone know what the career opportunities are after a medsci degree?

Most go on to do the STP (Scientist Training Programme via nhs) or private research companies, possibly liaison between medical pharma companies and the boards at NHS amongst others. Or after finishing the degree go on to do the BMBS.

Anyone else know welcome to comment?

I hope this helps a little

Hi, I applied for medicine this year too, I just received my third rejection for medicine but I have an offer from Exeter for Medical Sciences. I am really unsure as to whether I should take a gap year and reapply or take the medical sciences---it looks like a really great course and I'm sure I'd love it, does anyone know what the career opportunities are after a medsci degree?

I'm a current student in my first year and the aspects are really good! I know people doing the PTY (professional training year) at Harvard, Imperial, Cambridge, Sydney, Malaysia. Some doing Neuroscience, cardiovascular, Cystic fibrosis and autism studies.

Harvard? Wow! I also heard something about some people being able to switch to medicine after first year on this course, do you know anything more about that? I've decided to definitely take the course now, so I'm really excited, it looks so interesting!!

Is it a large group? I hear there are only 30 students this year? Wondering how tough it would be to be in the top 10% !

Harvard? Wow! I also heard something about some people being able to switch to medicine after first year on this course, do you know anything more about that? I've decided to definitely take the course now, so I'm really excited, it looks so interesting!!

Is it a large group? I hear there are only 30 students this year? Wondering how tough it would be to be in the top 10% !

Hi guys, great to hear some of you are getting some offers.

I'm a first year student on the Medical science degree, and I've been meaning to do this for a while, but if any of you have and questions, please message me privately or quote this message (its easier for me to find). I'd be happy to answer pretty much anything...modules, what the step up to degree level is like, what the campuses are like, accommodation, costs of living etc.

I would do a whole summary, but i know I'd miss out stuff.

Oh, and if any of you are thinking of transferring to medicine after year 1, i've got some information about that...they just introduced it for our year. SO I'd be happy to answer any questions. I will probably get back early (only got an exam this week pretty much...).

As many of you are probably doing A-levels, best of luck with your studies and good luck in your exams!

I was wondering what you would recommend in terms of accommodation? Is it better to go for main campus or St Lukes?

Thanks!!

Hi just wondering how much time is spent in labs and how is the social side of life there?

You have 3 main options if you're planning to go for accommodation run by the University:

*Rowancroft, which is a few minutes from St luke's, and used mainly by medical students
*St James', which is in-between both campuses
*Streatham, which is the main campus

You have more modules at the main campus for your first year, so its probably best to go for St James' or Streatham. If you are going for streatham, i'd suggest somewhere on the south east of the campus, like Lafrowda, not somewhere in the North West, like Birks Grange. If you look on the maps you should be able to access on the University page, you should see what I mean.

Hope this helps