Can't decide between Kingston and royal Holloway

Hi
I have just moved to london and i have no idea about what university's are actually good, and im stuck between deciding Kingston or royal Holloway for my firm choice, and would really appreciate any recommendations or experiences.

(Im going to study undergraduate biomedical science if that matters)

Also is Westminster university any good ?
Thanks you guys :smile:

Reply 1

Royal Holloway, University of London

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Original post by Malaaikaaaaaa

Hi
I have just moved to london and i have no idea about what university's are actually good, and im stuck between deciding Kingston or royal Holloway for my firm choice, and would really appreciate any recommendations or experiences.
(Im going to study undergraduate biomedical science if that matters)
Also is Westminster university any good ?
Thanks you guys :smile:

Hello,

It's great to hear you're considering studying this subject area. We would also recommend chatting to our current Biomedical Sciences student Grace who'll be able to give you invaluable insight into her course and experience of studying at Royal Holloway in general.

We hope this helps!

Best wishes,
Royal Holloway, University of London

Reply 2

Kingston Yasmin

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Original post by Malaaikaaaaaa

Hi
I have just moved to london and i have no idea about what university's are actually good, and im stuck between deciding Kingston or royal Holloway for my firm choice, and would really appreciate any recommendations or experiences.
(Im going to study undergraduate biomedical science if that matters)
Also is Westminster university any good ?
Thanks you guys :smile:

Hi @Malaaikaaaaaa

We are thrilled that you are considering Kingston! While I don't study biomedical science, I can offer some info on the uni itself. I love Kingston, an easy distance from central London to commute while offering lovely scenery by the river and in town- which is ideal in the summer! I love the community Kingston uni promotes, especially being part of the student ambassador scheme which is a great option for a student job and to meet others from all areas of the uni. There are a lot of opportunities to grow within the uni which are definitely worth taking advantage of. Kingston is also well connected, with lots of shops, restaurants, places to go with friends during lunch with numerous public transport options.

I would recommend joining us at our next open day on either Saturday 26 April 2025, Wednesday 4 June 2025 or Saturday 5 July 2025. Then you can speak to students that do study your course, get a feel of the campus and location and have a look around the facilities while hearing from lecturers.

I hope this answered any initial questions, and that we will see you at our next open days!

-Yasmin (Kingston Rep)

Reply 3

Kingston Jenifer

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Original post by Malaaikaaaaaa

Hi
I have just moved to london and i have no idea about what university's are actually good, and im stuck between deciding Kingston or royal Holloway for my firm choice, and would really appreciate any recommendations or experiences.
(Im going to study undergraduate biomedical science if that matters)
Also is Westminster university any good ?
Thanks you guys :smile:

Hi there!

While i did not study biomedical science, I did medical biology and shared modules with a lot of biomedical science students. As Yasmin has covered the non-biomedical pros of Kingston, I will talk about the biomedical aspects.

The Biomedical Science course is accredited, meaning that you can graduate and become a biomedical scientist should you undergo the lab portfolio for a year. Additionally, accreditation is important as it allows you to gain access to the Institute of Biomedical Science. It's a great thing to add to your CV and you can join as a student or member, depending on experience. It also allows you exposure to networking events or courses that boost your CV. If you are interested in lab related jobs then accreditation is important. An accredited degree means that it has been confirmed by a society/institute that your degree is up to standard and upon graduation, you will definitely be equipped with the necessary skills to enter industry.

However, if you pick a non-accredited degree it isn't the end of the world! it's just a little extra thing to add to your CV.

Additionally, teaching at Kingston is very good - lecturers are approachable and the current course leader replies very quickly to emails. You will be examined through a mixture of tests, presentations and coursework (for example lab reports) so it is worth checking the breakdown of how you are tested each year if you are someone that may not like coursework or too many exams etc.

I hope this helps! Anything more specific, do let me know.

kind regards, Jenifer (Kingston rep)