BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Medicine (Intercalated)

Queen Mary University of London

Best: well-rounded, educated lecturers that are enthusiastic about contributing to our learning; lots of societies providing opportunities Worst: assessors for written assignments and PBL tutors tend to not give a level playing field for marking/educating - we don't get taught exactly the same things as the rest of our cohort, it is tutor dependent (PBL, clinical skills, etc)

The best aspect: the university listens to us. They care. They take our opinions into account and change the way they deliver the curriculum to suit students. They are understanding. Improvement: The student cafe should be a little bit more affordable.

I think the univeristy facilities coud use improvement - the heating in part of the library was broken for about a month and the toilets always smell bad and have messes so need cleaning more. Campus is not somewhere I go often not the best feel. Student life in the BLSA has been great.

There is such a lovely community for the students studying medicine. It would be nicer if there were a few more events that take place in the Mile End campus on the Whitechapel campus too!

The best aspect of my university experience has been the people and the learning environment. Being surrounded by motivated, diverse students and passionate lecturers creates a culture that pushes you to grow academically and personally. The teaching is engaging and clinically relevant, and there are plenty of opportunities outside the curriculum — from societies to research — which make it a stimulating and supportive place to study. One area that could be improved is communication and organisation at times, particularly around timetabling and assessment information. Clearer advance notice and more streamlined communication would reduce unnecessary stress for students. Expanding quiet study spaces during peak periods would also help. Overall, it’s a challenging but rewarding environment that encourages both professional development and independence.