Biomedical Sciences undergrad in the UK

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For an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences, which university in the UK would be preferred amongst Bristol, Lancaster and Sheffield?

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You might want to ask this in the International Students/UK forum. Topics tagged united-kingdom

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Are you thinking of med school here in the US? Because if so, I’d be sure med schools would accept an overseas undergrad. @WayOutWestMom will likely know.

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US medical schools require a minimum number of credits (typically 90 including all science pre-reqs) to be earned at a US or Canadian college or university if you wish to be considered for admission.

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“preferred” by whom or for what?

All three are similarly ranked for biomedical sciences, though Sheffield and Bristol have the edge in overall ‘perceived prestige’. That’s in good part b/c they are older than Lancaster (which was formed in the 1960s) and are both part of the “Russell Group” of UK universities.

Living expenses are broadly lower in Sheffield than Bristol, and there are meaningful differences between living in the north of England or in the southwest

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Thanks. My son wants to pursue the undergrad in Biomedical sciences in the UK.

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Many thanks for the info. By preferred I meant along the dimensions of prestige, how employers view these, quality of education, prospects etc. Any further insights?

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Thanks - will post it there

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Thanks for the info - my son doesn’t plan to pursue Medical in the US

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It’s fine where it is. Some people of the more knowledgeable users for UK admissions have answered it here.

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What does he want to do with the degree? Does he want to attend grad school in the US after his degree? Find a job?
If he wants to work right after that degree, check and see if there’s a system with “year in industry” so that he has good work experience for his resume.
Are those 3 where he’s been admitted?
Why the UK?

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Why? What does he plan to do after he gets his undergrad degree?

Are you UK citizens?