6 years Imperial or 5 years Southampton?

[deg3neration]

hi guys! im an international student from singapore. i was recently offered a place in imperial, but im in a sort of limbo now because i cannot decide between imperial and southampton, reason being because i have to pay the full rate as an international student.

this would work out to around 200k pounds for imperial (plus minus a bit) and around 120k pounds for Southampton. this cost difference is pretty substantial. (my parents can afford to pay, but we would be in a bit of debt) in addition, i would be able to save one year if i choose Soton as it is a 5 years course, compared to a 6 year one at Imperial. honestly speaking, i dont really see the need of a BSC to a doctor? of course, it would be nice to be able to do a subject of your interest outside of medicine, but i wouldnt view it as an absolute necessity.

my dad did his post-grad at Soton, so i stayed there for a year too. i quite like the environment there! however, living in london does have its attractions too. thus, any advice you guys have to offer would be greatly appreciated! thank you!

[Clarkey]

It seems as though you know what to go for just from reading your post...Not that i'm biased, but Southampton seems to offer more positives for you. It's near enough to London to go there as often as you'd want anyway. I'm from London and i go home all the time!

[persianmedic]

and you save 80k

also the living costs in london are significantly higher im not certain whether you have included them in your stats.

and the biggest plus is that soton medics are a lot friendlier

[haaaash .]

I posted this on another thread too but it seems relevant here aswell:

On my open day a group of 4th year medics were saying how that by the time people at my stage will reach 4th, we will be able to do an intercalculated degree i.e Bsc without having to take a year out! I think it will replace the in-depth research project

This is a HUGE advantage because we can spend 5 years in med school and leave with an extra degree but im not sure this is 100% comfirmed yet. I have yet to contact the uni concerning it. Do any of the current medical students know anything about this ?

[persianmedic]

i really hope so haaaash. that would be fantastic imo

[Clarkey]

Yes, i too have heard that. I'm in my third year at the moment and i have a feeling we won't be included but i've definitely heard it mentioned.

I saw persianmedic on the day of his interview. I don't think he saw me though

[benneh]

i spoke to one of the 4th years on the 4th year in depth study. however this year is not the intercalated degree. he had already done that the previous year between 3rd and 4th

i dont think the 4th year in depth is a separate degree whatsoever

[haaaash .]

yes benneh not now at all. But they are planning to make it so in a few years time. Atleast thats what I've been told...

[persianmedic]

Originally Posted by Clarkey

I saw persianmedic on the day of his interview. I don't think he saw me though

Who? where? when?

[Clarkey]

Originally Posted by benneh

i spoke to one of the 4th years on the 4th year in depth study. however this year is not the intercalated degree. he had already done that the previous year between 3rd and 4th

i dont think the 4th year in depth is a separate degree whatsoever

No that isn't the point, it will become a seperate degree within a few years (or hopefully will).

You were walking down Glen Eyre Road persianmedic, the road where the halls of residence are.