How to choose between Oxford and Cambridge for postgraduate study (medical science)?

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Funding: Have a look at the funding package offered, as it will impact your living conditions.

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College allocation: A key part of your university experience would be your College choice. This is because colleges are communities and they are similar but yet different.

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Course content: Have a look at the content of your course and whether it aligns with your interests and aspirations. E.g. some courses are preparatory courses for PhD or feeders into specific fields

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Teaching and learning method: This may vary due to the course content.

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Graduate prospects: Where do grads go after uni

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Course length: Some courses are 9 months long while others are 11 months with summer dissertation or project.

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‘Vibe’ of the place: they are both similar unis but Oxford appeals to certain people more than Cambridge.