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With medicine you shouldn't worry too much about the TEF and other such stats, focus on student satisfaction and teaching styles that you wish to experience such as TBL or PBL, for those would be more accurate, everyone is different and we each are more comfortable in different environments, so ensure the teaching style, location of the university, nightlife/day life, course duration and such appeal to you specifically, at the end of the day you'll end up with a doctor degree regardless of whether it's silver bronze or Russel group, so focus on what puts one uni above the other for a better university experience for yourself.

Absolutely, I agree with the sentiment expressed regarding the importance of considering factors like student satisfaction and teaching styles when choosing a university, especially for a demanding and specialised field like Medicine. Each individual's preferences and comfort levels in different environments do play a significant role in ensuring a fulfilling university experience.
However, it's essential to recognise that Medicine is a rigorous and demanding course where the quality of teaching and resources can profoundly impact students' ability to succeed and excel in their studies. While factors like teaching styles, location, and social aspects are crucial considerations, the learning experience provided by the institution shouldn't be overlooked.
This is where metrics like the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) ratings come into play. While they may not capture every aspect of a university experience, they do provide valuable insights into the overall quality of teaching and support offered by an institution. In the case of Medicine programs, where academic excellence and training are paramount, the TEF rating can serve as an indicator of how well the university supports its students' learning needs and prepares them for their future careers as doctors.
So while it's important to consider personal preferences and lifestyle factors, it's equally important to ensure that the chosen university provides a high-quality learning environment, which is where TEF ratings can offer valuable guidance. Ultimately, a well-rounded university experience, encompassing both academic rigor and personal satisfaction, contributes to a fulfilling journey towards earning a medical degree.

Hi, does anyone know how placements are chosen/ selected for students?

Absolutely, I agree with the sentiment expressed regarding the importance of considering factors like student satisfaction and teaching styles when choosing a university, especially for a demanding and specialised field like Medicine. Each individual's preferences and comfort levels in different environments do play a significant role in ensuring a fulfilling university experience.
However, it's essential to recognise that Medicine is a rigorous and demanding course where the quality of teaching and resources can profoundly impact students' ability to succeed and excel in their studies. While factors like teaching styles, location, and social aspects are crucial considerations, the learning experience provided by the institution shouldn't be overlooked.
This is where metrics like the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) ratings come into play. While they may not capture every aspect of a university experience, they do provide valuable insights into the overall quality of teaching and support offered by an institution. In the case of Medicine programs, where academic excellence and training are paramount, the TEF rating can serve as an indicator of how well the university supports its students' learning needs and prepares them for their future careers as doctors.
So while it's important to consider personal preferences and lifestyle factors, it's equally important to ensure that the chosen university provides a high-quality learning environment, which is where TEF ratings can offer valuable guidance. Ultimately, a well-rounded university experience, encompassing both academic rigor and personal satisfaction, contributes to a fulfilling journey towards earning a medical degree.

Hiya, just curious, why would UCLAN be significantly better than Brunel?

Can I apply to Brunel directly Have applied via ucas already but rejected from 3 and only one interview so practically no chance of any offer this year Kindly advice

anybody heard back from brunel yet, rejections or interviews

for home students that sat their interviews in March, if you didn’t get an offer or placed on the waiting list then I would take that as a rejection. As for interviews every update email I have received always mentioned interviews for home students being in March and May and then further interviews in August if places were available, I personally haven’t heard about interviews in April, but if there was then they’d need to communicate it in due course as Easter holidays are approaching.

In one the recent emails they said “we will be running further interviews in late April. It is also likely that we will be running additional interviews in late spring/early summer.” And that they will be in touch again in April.

I am not sure how they are going to be in touch next week or so because of the Easter holidays. If they get in touch in mid April the interviews are held in late April that isn’t enough notice.

for home students that sat their interviews in March, if you didn’t get an offer or placed on the waiting list then I would take that as a rejection. As for interviews every update email I have received always mentioned interviews for home students being in March and May and then further interviews in August if places were available, I personally haven’t heard about interviews in April, but if there was then they’d need to communicate it in due course as Easter holidays are approaching.

Why would being on the waiting list be considered as a rejection?

My bad what I meant to type was, if you attended the March interviews and you didn’t receive an offer or confirmation to say that you’re on the waiting list then I would take that as a rejection.

Why would it be a rejection? I don’t think it would be. Maybe they are waiting to get more interviews done in April and then make a decision based on the larger cohort of interview scores. I think they have given offers and wait listed high scoring candidates but if you haven’t heard back I still think this is a positive sign. I am just speculating but it’s how I have seen other unis work so far too ).

Hi, does anyone know how placements are chosen/ selected for students?

Hi there,
For Brunel students we have GP placements from 1^st year to 2^nd year and secondary care hospital placements from 3^rd - 5^th year.
The placements we take in 1st and 2nd year are allocated randomly for different TBL groups but for placements in secondary care hospitals, students are allowed to rank the hospitals they want for an academic year, this information is then inserted into an algorithm and students would be allocated based on what the algorithm decides, we’re also allowed to swap placements with other people, that's if you dont like where you were allocated to.
The main difference is that from 3rd-5th year, students have more of a choice as to where they are placed.
Please have in mind that this is only for Brunel.
Regards,
Brunel University London.