Hi!
I have received offers from four universities: Leeds, Sheffield, Surrey, and Cardiff. However, I'm struggling to decide which university should be my firm choice and which one should be my insurance choice. I'm hoping to hear from individuals who have attended any of the universities mentioned above or have been in biomed industry in order to gain some insights.
Leeds:
Pros
- High ranking, which is appealing.
Cons
- First and second-year modules are the same with mechanical engineering, as I was hoping for some biological courses.
- The university course is expensive for me
Sheffield:
Pros
- Like the interdisciplinary nature of the modules.
Cons
- Worries about receiving less engineering-focused education compared to other universities.
- Also I didn't get offered a placement year course.
Surrey:
Pros
- Ranks second among the universities applied to.
- Received a £5000 scholarship and a placement year program
Cons
- potentially high cost of living near London.
- not from Russell Group
Cardiff:
Pros:
- Modules offered are decent.
Cons:
- Far from preferred locations
I've heard that Biomed Eng degree can be redundant because it's possible to become a biomedical engineer through specialization in core engineering disciplines later on. Despite this, would it still be worthwhile to pursue a Biomed Eng degree if the university offering it is of higher overall quality? I would greatly appreciate any insights or suggestions that could help me make an informed decision.