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.

Overall choosing to study my degree at Newcastle University was a great choice. On my Biology course, there is an ideal mix of both lectures and practical sessions with the opportunity to experience both lab-based and fieldwork. During practical sessions, demonstrators and lecturers are very helpful. Lecture material is always outlined clearly and the provision of guided extra-reading and assignments helped me to broaden my knowledge and increase my skills (academic writing, statistics, scientific drawing, etc.).
The facilities available at the university exceeded my expectations. In addition to the labs and lecture theatres, there are multiple libraries and many other comfortable spaces great for studying in. There is also easy access to computers and printers at any time of day.
There are also lots of opportunities for extracurricular activities such as the wide range of societies on campus or the free language classes which I would recommend.

I think this university is very good. I feel very supported in the progress of my education. The lecturers and tutors all provide great support and I feel like I am able to ask for help if it is needed. I chose this university because I was able to have a small selection of modules to choose from even in the first year for my degree programme whereas other universities often have only compulsory modules in the first year and can only select the optional modules to form the second year onward.