KCL or Warwick for biochemistry

I genuinely cant decide what uni to pick for biochem - any advice from students?

Reply 1

Get yourself to the offer holder days. You need to think about where you will be studying almost as much as the actual course.

You could not have picked two more different locations. Warwick, lovely green self contained campus, KCL inner London.

Both are great choices.

Reply 2

UoW Haiming

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by shubzzy

I genuinely cant decide what uni to pick for biochem - any advice from students?

For biochemistry, a lot of people do consider Warwick because the science side there is generally quite solid. The courses feel quite structured rather than super relaxed.

Warwick is very campus based, so most things happen on campus and student life feels quite active. The uni also sends a lot of emails about opportunities, events and projects, so there’s usually quite a lot going on.

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by shubzzy

I genuinely cant decide what uni to pick for biochem - any advice from students?

Hi shubzzy! I’m currently studying biochem at Warwick and the course is super interesting and varied, plus the lecturers are obviously very passionate about their subjects and teaching. I’d be happy to answer any specific questions you may have!

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UoW Flowry

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by shubzzy

I genuinely cant decide what uni to pick for biochem - any advice from students?

Hi!

Although I don't study biochem (I'm an engineering student), I can give you some insight into my general Warwick pros and cons :smile:

Pros: Warwick is very academic and career-focused, which I’ve personally found to be a huge advantage. I came to uni not really knowing much about internships, placements, or career pathways, but there is so much support here (careers services, societies, networking events, employer talks). That’s actually what encouraged me to do a placement year.
Being a campus uni also means it feels very connected. You see people you know all the time, it’s easy to make friends, and there’s a strong sense of community. Everything is in one place, which is super convenient.
Cost of living is also relatively cheap compared to big cities, especially if you live in Leamington Spa. People are generally very friendly, and the facilities are really good (library, sports centre, study spaces). Societies are also very well run and highly respected, so there’s something for everyone.
Cons: Because it’s a campus uni, it can feel quieter than a city, and there’s definitely less to do on campus compared to somewhere like London or Manchester. That said, Warwick is only a short train ride from Birmingham, and Leamington Spa (where lots of students live) has a cute town vibe with cafés, bars, shops, and things to do.
Nightlife is another common criticism. We do have clubs and really fun student nights, but it’s not on the scale of massive city clubs or rave scenes. Personally, I think it matters more who you go out with, you can have a great time anywhere if you have the right crowd.