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University of Plymouth

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(4.2)
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Emily Harron
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Optometry MOptom

University rating (5)

The student village is so close to the main campus. The campus is very nuclear, and you never have to walk more than about 5-10 minutes to get to your next lecture. There are so many different cafes on campus. It's so close to the sea and the city centre. Really good transport routes- close to buses and the train station. The facilities are really modern, especially for healthcare. There's loads of support in place for students both emotionally and academically. To improve I would say maybe more tutorials earlier on in the year wth personal tutors, and perhaps society events in the first couple weeks that are alcohol free and not at night.

Reviewed: 22 October 2024
OB
Olivia Burnip
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Geography with Ocean Science BSc (Hons)

University rating (4)

Best - Widening my knowledge Worst - Lack of support from dissertation advisor

Reviewed: 28 February 2024
JL
Jaye Linkin
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

University rating (4)

The course is great, and social life is nice.

Reviewed: 17 February 2024
SR
Student Reviewer
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Education with Foundation BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

I love that the university has many different places to eat, you can book rooms and there’s shops on campus. The university however is not the best for support, well my course isn’t. There’s a lack of sympathy, and also a lot crammed into it. I have a disability, and it seems like a lot of the stuff in the course isn’t accessible for me. Eg- field trips, with no other option or ways to adapt it.

Reviewed: 13 February 2024
TB
Tommaso Bonaiti
1 review
FOURTH YEAR+

Business Management with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

The worst aspect is the absence of European students, after the Brexit I have not seen any European coming to the UK except if it was an Erasmus case. Sometimes European and international feel excluded because they are the only one that are not British in their class room or activities. The best thing is the student life, the several activities you can do outside your studies.

Reviewed: 06 February 2024
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Alice Sullivan
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Architecture BA (Hons)

University rating (2)

The buildings are not unified, they are ugly, uninspiring and the campus layout is confusing. There is always seemingly pointless building work disrupting things. The city offers nothing it’s dedicated to cars. The chancellor of the uni earns £322,000 a year yet the uni is not expanding the campus despite the increase in students. And not paying their staff well leading to many strikes. The digital systems that the uni runs off of for booking resources and spaces is flawed in many ways.

Reviewed: 31 January 2024
DA
Dalya Al Saedi
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

University rating (1)

Biomedical Science faculty regulation is unreasonable. I never recommend applying for the Biomedical Science course at Plymouth University. 1st year (10% of the degree) , you get the best experience, every module is super easy to pass, it was even very boring, and you have to pass 4 out of 6 modules to pass the year. nothing challenging at all. 2nd year (30% of the degree), is a big leap from 1st year, as none of the modules is compensatable. Basically, every module has 2 to 3 elements to pass, if a student does not pass an element, this will cap the whole module at 40%, not only the failed element but the entire module. The same regulations for the 3rd year, none of the modules is compensatable, so one failure costs the whole module. For your reference, I asked the module leaders, and my tutor, and I even called the faculty office, I was told the same "If you fail one element of a module, you will cap the whole module at 40%" 6 out of 6 modules are all counted in the degree, and are 30% of the entire degree. As a student, you will not be prepared for these big changes from 1st year and 2nd year, I did not struggle in my 1st year, it was boringly easy. So, never, ever ever get stuck like me in the Biomedical Science course at Plymouth University.

Reviewed: 28 January 2024
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Eleanor
Aged 18-24 years
First gen student
1 review
FOURTH YEAR+

Dental Surgery BDS

University rating (5)

Good student life and campus

Reviewed: 11 January 2024
AS
Aqsa Shafiq
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

University of Plymouth campus is located in the heart of the city centre making it perfectly accessible, with lots of student accommodation options surrounding it. The SU is great for social events, meals, drinks and more. I have been able to easily access student counselling through student support services during a personal difficult time. To improve, I think expanding the SU space and opening more rooms in the club would be beneficial as it often gets super crowded and hot in there.

Reviewed: 11 January 2024
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Paige
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

The campus and location is lovely (despite issues with trains which has nothing to do with the uni). I would argue the best part of this university is it’s staff, especially the lecturers. Every single one has been so attentive and engaging, clearly having a passion for their subject. The worst part of Uni has been the loneliness, which I know most people struggle with. I’m over 6 hours away from home and miss my family. I found it hard to connect with people at first, especially my flatmates but am slowly getting into the swing of things.

Reviewed: 09 January 2024

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