Student review [#69420] for Biomedical Science
at University of Birmingham

Studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of Birmingham has been both a challenging and rewarding experience. When I initially started the degree in September 2022, I was thrown straight into the deep end, covering advanced A Level Biology topics (a subject I had not done at A level), alongside some more medically oriented modules as well. As interesting as it is tough, it is a degree you should take great care in deciding to do as it is quite content heavy and you must have a passion for not just medicine, but also the biological mechanisms that underlie many processes within the human body.

Besides the course content, almost all of my lectures have been in the medical school. There are pros and cons to this, with all of our lectures being in once place it is easy to find and when you have a full day you can sit in the ‘Med Cafe’ in your breaks so it almost mimics a school day which is nice and structured. However, the medical school is just outside of the Birmingham campus so you do not get to go in so often which is a shame as, in my opinion, the campus is one of the best parts of the University.

Now in my second year, I feel more settled within the course and the University. I have managed to make great friends and have seen success in my exam results this year. Furthermore, the social aspect at the University is amazing and I still have more than enough time to see friends and go out with such an intense degree.

Overall, I would 100% recommend the University of Birmingham as a place to study, and Biomedical Sciences is a great degree if you are passionate about the subject.