University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen | Scotland
Ucas code: A20
Source: University of Aberdeen website
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Varied union activities
69%
MEDPolitical
66%
HIGHCreative
58%
LOWDiverse local nightlife
59%
MEDSporty
73%
HIGHNumber of students
14,775students attended last year
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69%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
5%of students are part-time
Male / Female
41%of students are male
Young / Mature
18%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
32%of students here are from outside the UK
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I like the way it's structured. We get to build our timetables to some extent and we also get Wednesdays off and this is really...
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2018, 2nd year, Molecular Biology, Biophysics & Biochemistry
Course
I like the way it's structured. We get to build our timetables to some extent and we also get Wednesdays off and this is really useful for studying.
2018, 2nd year, Molecular Biology, Biophysics & Biochemistry
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Accommodation
It's as expected, a bit expensive, but it's alright.
2018, 2nd year, Molecular Biology, Biophysics & Biochemistry
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Accommodation
It was difficult arranging who to live with which is why we started early and it was quite hard to find somewhere in our price...
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2018, 2nd year, Molecular Biology, Biophysics & Biochemistry
Accommodation
It was difficult arranging who to live with which is why we started early and it was quite hard to find somewhere in our price range
2018, 2nd year, Molecular Biology, Biophysics & Biochemistry
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Course
It was good, The courses are well structured however some of them need some more work. Most of the things in the current...
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2018, 2nd year, Applied Biological Sciences
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It was good, The courses are well structured however some of them need some more work. Most of the things in the current organisation depends on the lecturers as well as how willing they are to pass their interest about the subject teach to the students
2018, 2nd year, Applied Biological Sciences
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Accommodation
The accommodation is not a good value for money. Buildings as well as the interior of the halls is very old. The beds should...
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2018, 2nd year, Applied Biological Sciences
Accommodation
The accommodation is not a good value for money. Buildings as well as the interior of the halls is very old. The beds should be changed as our very old and squeaky. In the building where I live and there is no common room for socialising with friends and flatmates
2018, 2nd year, Applied Biological Sciences
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Accommodation
It's very close to the campus which is why I chose it also it's one of the cheaper options.
2018, 2nd year, Biological Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified
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