Accomodation for medics staring 2010 / is chemistry needed for medicine at UEA?

**UEA.Medic.2015** · 18-03-2010, 09:52 PM

helllo everyone

Im a gap year student and im going to be studying medicine at UEA in Sept but i was just wondering when we can start applying for accomodation and also what are the different options available to full-time undergraduate students at UEA.

If there is anyone with some knowledge on accomodation please do tell all (best places to go for, when to apply, places to avoid, etc.)

On another note is anyone doing (or going to do) medicine at UEA that has not studied chemistry to a higher level (so at A-level or highschool). Cus i did my IB (international baccalaureate) last year but didnt do chemistry only biology. just wanted to ask if anyone was in the same situation as me.
Any current students who think that chemistry really isnt necessary or would it really help a lot??

sorry for so many questions!!!

All the best

Arun

**Gaia** · 18-03-2010, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by UEA.Medic.2015

helllo everyone

Im a gap year student and im going to be studying medicine at UEA in Sept but i was just wondering when we can start applying for accomodation and also what are the different options available to full-time undergraduate students at UEA.

If there is anyone with some knowledge on accomodation please do tell all (best places to go for, when to apply, places to avoid, etc.)

On another note is anyone doing (or going to do) medicine at UEA that has not studied chemistry to a higher level (so at A-level or highschool). Cus i did my IB (international baccalaureate) last year but didnt do chemistry only biology. just wanted to ask if anyone was in the same situation as me.
Any current students who think that chemistry really isnt necessary or would it really help a lot??

sorry for so many questions!!!

All the best

Arun

There are basically 3 options for accommodation with a fair number of medics in each:
- campus en-suite (most expensive, own little shower pod and toilet in the room)
- campus standard (in the Ziggurats, shared shower and toilet facilities)
- university village en-suite (rooms virtually identical to campus en-suite, just a 10 min walk away from the centre of campus and cheaper)

You can start applying for accommodation in May time, once the link is on the website (Accommodation - University of East Anglia (UEA))

**UEA.Medic.2015** · 18-03-2010, 11:21 PM

thanks for that.

The Ziggurats are non en-suite but how are the rooms as i heard that they re really spacious and large. As i dnt really mind not having an en-suite would they be the best option as i would prefer more central uni but also a decent sized room.

thanks

**Gaia** · 19-03-2010, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by UEA.Medic.2015

thanks for that.

The Ziggurats are non en-suite but how are the rooms as i heard that they re really spacious and large. As i dnt really mind not having an en-suite would they be the best option as i would prefer more central uni but also a decent sized room.

thanks

From what I've heard, the standard rooms do tend to be bigger than the others. I lived in the village so don't really have any experience of the campus accommodation bar the photos and things around online.

**Shaney** · 25-03-2010, 03:58 AM

Hey UEA.Medic.2015,

I've got a place for UEA in september too (well if I get AAB), and I am also not doing chemistry at A-Level either; when I had my interview I asked if this would be a problem, they said no, not at all. They said that their course is centred around knowledge of advanced biology. I hope this helps. I'm looking forward to UEA, a bit nervous about my exams though. I'm getting lazy with revision despite having a massive incentive. Hope to see you in September. Shane.

**graffiti999** · 22-04-2010, 03:55 PM

Hey there, (4th year UEA medic)
Don't worry at all about not having done A-level chemistry. It won't detract from your learning at all. It can be useful in a few things (e.g. Renal, Module 6 - year 3) and I mean 'helpful', by no means essential!

Keep going for your exams. If you get the results it'll be completely worth the hard graft. UEA is a great Uni to be at, the people are great, the atmosphere is fab! Keen going, it'll make life so much easier.

Good luck, (maybe I'll see you in Fresher's week)

Rhiannon

**graffiti999** · 22-04-2010, 04:08 PM

Im a gap year student and im going to be studying medicine at UEA in Sept but i was just wondering when we can start applying for accomodation and also what are the different options available to full-time undergraduate students at UEA.

As previously mentioned, there are three main types (although there is a fourth) of accommodation. The prices tend to tell you which order to put them in, but I'll tell you anyway. Colman House (which is where I lived) is on campus and has a grad total of about 3-5 mins walk to the main lecture theatres. It is pretty new (5 or 6 years old) and has an en suite wet room with a shower, sink and toilet. The rooms are smal and in flats of between 8 to 12. This is seen as the 'nicest' and most 'modern' option for accommodation. There is then 'The Village' which just off the campus and about 10-15 mins walk to the lecture theatres. These are similar size rooms with a slightly smaller pod with a shower, sink and toilet. The beds are quite small in here (so if you're tall, could be an issue). This is seen as choice no. 2. Then there's the ziggurats (norfolk and suffolk terrace). These are 2-5 mins from the lecture theatre. The rooms here are much bigger with great views over the campus grounds. They have shared facilities e.g. bathroom and toilets. These are seen as choice no. 3 but those that have lived there seem to enjoy it immensely. Wherever you are, you'll have a great time. They always try to ensure you're living with at least one other medic, otherwise you're mixed up with students from other courses. Either way, they're all pretty nice.

On another note is anyone doing (or going to do) medicine at UEA that has not studied chemistry to a higher level (so at A-level or highschool). Cus i did my IB (international baccalaureate) last year but didnt do chemistry only biology. just wanted to ask if anyone was in the same situation as me.

I am just finishing my fourth year now and so have done all but one of the science Modules (psychiatry is the only one left). I did Chemistry for A level, and found it of use. BY NO MEANS NECESSARY. It is perhaps only really useful in Module 6 (year 3, when studying renal medicine). Other than that, not really needed. There are plenty of people here who have not done it and manage absolutely fine!

Look forward to seeing you all in September!