Student review [#25353]
for Biology
at Newcastle University
Newcastle, The United Kingdom
The programme had solid foundations with a wide opportunity for choosing your own modules, and tailoring them to your specific interests. There is vast opportunity for practical work as well as more theory-based learning if that is more to your taste. The department has very new buildings in the centre of campus. The school could improve their advice towards students when choosing their modules so that modules are not chosen and committed to without students knowing too much about the modules themselves.
The extracurricular activities recommended by the department, with charity work opportunities and lectures outside of the curriculum are excellent. As well as a well-organised society infrastructure, of which I was part of the Biology society and the agriculture rugby club, which were both student lead and excellent fun.
Finally, the careers department was fantastic, with appointments available year-round and advice specific to my career preferences.