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Help deciding on which medical school!

I've got med offers from Bangor (AAB) and Keele (AAA) and I'm not sure which to go with for firming.
I liked Bangor a lot when I went for an offer day and I haven't yet been to Keele for an offer day but as I live close I went to nose around a while ago and I wasn't a massive fan in terms of just aesthetics, but obviously that's not even half of it. Bangor was a super pretty place and the staff and other offer holders were all super kind.

I'm just worried that at Bangor it's a new course whereas at Keele the course has been established for a bit longer. I'm also aware Keele allows you to intercalate whereas I don't know what Bangor's views on intercalation are.

I'm not a big 'party' and clubbing type person so I'm not bothered about night life or anything, in fact I prefer quieter environments.

Both of them are similar lengths of distance away from where my family will be.

I'm just worried I'm going to make the wrong decision, so if anyone has any idea please do help! :smile:

Reply 1

Songbird19

Grade wise: keele firm, Bangor insure.

Location: equal?

Intercalation: check with admissions teams!

Course structure/style: ?

Student support services: ?

Contact hours: ?

Placement locations/distance: ?

Clubs/activities/facilities: ?

Living/rental/travel costs: ?

Dissection/prosection/anatomage tables: ?

Extras specific to you: (additional needs/scholarships/research opportunities etc) ?

Do a bit more research into the finer details of each course, university and town and definitely go to Keeles offer holders day or open day. Ask loads of questions to staff and current students. Any questions you think of that you forgot to ask to Bangor, email or phone their admissions team. Think about the points above. What is going to suit you more? There’s no urgency to make the decision yet so don’t rush into it. Research. It’s 5/6 years of your life!

Reply 2

Lotlaxo

Original post by Songbird19

Grade wise: keele firm, Bangor insure.
Location: equal?
Intercalation: check with admissions teams!
Course structure/style: ?
Student support services: ?
Contact hours: ?
Placement locations/distance: ?
Clubs/activities/facilities: ?
Living/rental/travel costs: ?
Dissection/prosection/anatomage tables: ?
Extras specific to you: (additional needs/scholarships/research opportunities etc) ?
Do a bit more research into the finer details of each course, university and town and definitely go to Keeles offer holders day or open day. Ask loads of questions to staff and current students. Any questions you think of that you forgot to ask to Bangor, email or phone their admissions team. Think about the points above. What is going to suit you more? There’s no urgency to make the decision yet so don’t rush into it. Research. It’s 5/6 years of your life!

Thanks this was helpful! I'll make a list of pros and cons about each one based on the points you've said and go from there :smile:

Reply 3

Olivia3991

Original post by Lotlaxo

I've got med offers from Bangor (AAB) and Keele (AAA) and I'm not sure which to go with for firming.
I liked Bangor a lot when I went for an offer day and I haven't yet been to Keele for an offer day but as I live close I went to nose around a while ago and I wasn't a massive fan in terms of just aesthetics, but obviously that's not even half of it. Bangor was a super pretty place and the staff and other offer holders were all super kind.
I'm just worried that at Bangor it's a new course whereas at Keele the course has been established for a bit longer. I'm also aware Keele allows you to intercalate whereas I don't know what Bangor's views on intercalation are.
I'm not a big 'party' and clubbing type person so I'm not bothered about night life or anything, in fact I prefer quieter environments.
Both of them are similar lengths of distance away from where my family will be.
I'm just worried I'm going to make the wrong decision, so if anyone has any idea please do help! :smile:

Omg saaaame! I've gone for keele as my firm just because I really loved bangor and the interactive screens seemed great but I don't think they will give as accurate a representation as the dissections at keele. Also, bc the medical course is rural, I am a bit apprehensive of the language barrier and during my medical studies I don't think I'd have the time to learn welsh. Saying that though the views were absolutely amazing and I wish keele had a beach!!! 😂 Bangor is my insurance so still very happy to go there. Also accommodation at bangor is incredible. So much cheaper than most places! Well done on getting in! X