Any bioscience-type degrees usually available in Clearing?

Planning ahead (just encase I don't make my firm or insurance offers), I was wondering what 'decent' universities (anywhere in the UK) usually offer undergraduate bioscience-type degrees in clearing? I say 'bioscience-type' degrees because I'm specifically interested in physiology/anatomy, pharmacology or cancer/immunology studies, but wo...

Can you apply to universities using Advanced Highers only?

I have a feeling that I've done really badly in my Highers this year and I don't think I'm gonna make it to even a conditional at any of the universities. It's not that I didn't know the stuff, it's the fact that the exams were really, really different from the previous years and that totally caught me off guard :(! So, I'm thinking of do...

Mid-Range Universities.

Hi everyone, I'm currently looking at universities, planning which open days to go on etc. I'm having trouble finding universities that have entry grades that aren't below AAB/ABB or above CCC if you know what I mean? Those unis are obviously hard to get into and I was wondering if people could point me to some decent universities that do...

How lenient are universities on results day?

I've got a place at Nottingham to do history which is AAA. I'm not particularly confident of getting A's in my other two subjects so I was curious as to how lenient universities are on their offers on the day? I've heard so many different stories and quite worried that I'm going to have to retake some modules next summer to get in...

Few questions on 'Adjustment'

Hi, I just have a few questions which would be great if anyone could answer. Firstly, my firm choice has offered me AAA but I am studying 4 subjects. If I obtain AAA in 3/4 of my subjects does that mean that I am automatically eligible for adjustment as I will also have a grade in my 4th A-level? Regarding universities going into Adjustme...

Asian universities compared to Cambridge

I'm an undergraduate student in one of the top universities in Asia, majoring in mathematics. My grades here are excellent, but I always wonder how I would fare if I were in Cambridge. In fact, I hope to pursue a Master degree there (Cambridge part III). So my questions are: (1) How do Asian universities compare with Cambridge, in terms o...

HELP! MSc International Business- Which offer/uni should I choose?

Hello everyone, I applied for Msc International Business and have already been accepted to a couple of universities. My problem is that I am an international student and therefore have not too much knowledge concerning the different universities (reputation, quality of teaching, practice-oriented teaching, career support, employability an...

Classroom extremists will be rooted out: Cameron orders crackdown on hate in schools and universities

Prime Minister David Cameron said he wanted to target militants within mosques and universities who were guilty of radicalising potential terrorists.

Three local universities ranked among best 300

SD. Among the 300 best universities that the international company Quacquarelli Symonds lists in its QS Latin American University Rankings 2013, are three Dominican universities. These universities achieved the rankings-although not among the first-and are the Pontifical Catholic University Madre y Maestra, the Iberoamericana University (...

Actuarial Universities Rankings

I am thinking of following an actuarial degree but I can not find a table with rankings for the UK universities that offer Actuarial Science. If not which ones do you consider to be the top and why...

GCSEs needed for a Russel Group University?

So there's tonnes of threads all about what grades you need for Oxbridge, but none really for any other Russel Group Universities. So I was wondering, what grades at GCSE do most candidates for universities such as Bristol, Exeter, Durham etc. have? Would really appreciate any responses.

Need help choosing firm and insurance university for A&F

Hello everyone. I am an international student who has applied for Accounting and Finance in the UK. I've received all my offers, all of which are conditional, and am now having a bit of difficulty in deciding my firm and insurance universities. The three main universities I'm having trouble choosing from are The University of Warwick, LSE...

Home Schoolers

Are home schoolers preferred by UK universities in general? Specifically top universities such as Cambridge and LSE. I came across an article about universities and colleges in the US preferring home-schooled kids that students who are part of the institutionalised education system. I'm well aware that it has always been traditional for k...

Masters in International Relations - urgently need help choosing a university

Hi, so I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I applied to three universities to study IR, and I can't decide which one to attend. I like the programmes and courses offered by all three universities, so I'm having a hard time choosing. I've received offers from: 1) University of Glasgow (MSc in International Relations) 2) SOAS (MA in International St...

Universirty outside the UK

Hi there, can any of you suggest universities that offer bachelor programs in Economics/Mathematics in Europe outside the UK ? (that do not require you to sit for a language test) Places like Germany, Switzerland...etc. Your help is very much appreciated :)...

UK graduate 'rich list' reveals universities that will make you a millionaire: Oxford comes top

The universities rich list was topped by Oxford, which has 401 graduates worth more £20million or more, but Cambridge's 361 super-rich alumni are worth more on average.

Physical Geography or Computer Science?

Hey there guys, I am currently in my AS-Levels doing Geography, History and ICT and I have been checking out universities I could go to, and also seeing the grades needed for the subjects I am possibly thinking of doing. My main two are: Physical Geography Computer Science Yes, I know they are completely different from each other but I lo...

Liverpool or Newcastle?

I know I am going to get responses saying "only I can make the decision" and "there is no way to compare universities and cities" but please hear me out. I have applied to all 5 of my university and received offers from them all. I have already discounted all of them but the University of Liverpool and Newcastle University. My plan for ap...

Universities distinguishing between IGCSEs and GCSEs?

Do they? I asked my school's head of Universities and he said no, however if they don't why would schools bother adopting them. I was at an international school for mine and felt I did reasonably well with 2A*s, 7As, and a C. However upon changing to a school in the UK it seems the norm was 5A*s for GCSEs. I was always told that IGCSEs we...

Where should I do Pharmacy- Cardiff, or UEA?

Hello! I am totally stuck between Cardiff and UEA to do Pharmacy. These are my top two choices and I really like both universities! I have the same offer from both, and I have already met the conditions of both offers so the university I firm will be the one I go to. If you are a student at either of these universities or doing Pharmacy a...

Best University for Human Resource Management

Out of all the Human Resource Management undergrad courses I've looked at, most of them have been at lower-end less-prestigious universities. Which high-value universities do a HRM degree? Thanks. (If they're north of England it's a bonus). http://search.ucas.com/cgi-bin/hsrun...E MENT&single=N...

History at London universities

So I have my A Level grades already, I tried to apply to Economics this year around and only got an offer at Birmingham university, and I'm not too sure if I want to stick to economics anyway now. So I was thinking of going down the History route instead. My grades were, Economics - A*, History - A* and Maths - B, and in my GCSES I got 3A...

suggest site name

I am making new site and it will all about bots and automatio tool Suggest Name which i made and user submitted...

LLB Law at University of Bristol, Warwick or Queen Mary University of London, QMUL.

Hi All, I have been given conditional offers for the above three universities as well as the University of Edinburgh (which I will not be considering since it is Scots law). I know that Bristol and Warwick have been traditionally more reputable universities as opposed to QMUL, who have only recently become well known for its law departmen...

Which Universitites Can I Apply to??

I have been rejected from all of my Universities for 2 years in a row, all in Scotland (2 post-interview, 2 pre-interview). I am thinking of applying in England next year. I have got AAAAA (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, English and Modern Studies) in my highers and ABB (Chemistry, Maths, Biology) in my advanced highers. Which Universities ou...

what are my options - rejected for medicine 2 years in a row!

Hey, Just recently found out that I got rejected from all 4 of my universities (in Scotland) for medicine AGAIN so that's 2 years in a row. I am just wondering what my options are as I really don't want to take another gap year? I could go down the graduate route but I might still fail to get into a medical school afterwards. I know some...

Physio Offer Choice

Hi, I've been made unconditional offers from both Teeside and Leeds Met universities for Physiotherapy. I'm not sure which one to choose. Can anyone make any recommendations? Does anyone have any knowledge/experience of the physio courses at these universities? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Brunel lenient

Hi Guys I have firmed choice Sussex(AAC or ABB) and insured Brunel (BBB) for computer systems engineering. I think I will not get the grades for the conditional, I think I will get A for maths, B for ICT and a D for business. However I have completed Btec level 3 National Award Business and got Distinction* but this was not included in th...

is SGUL hard to get into ?

I was wondering how hard is it to get into SGUL medical school , i know that the fact of it being a medical school makes the chances of getting an offer hard ,but my question is, is it so competitive as others universities , for example KCL, UCL, Macnchester ? do many people applies to SGUL ? is it popular? I'm an EU student, from Spain,...

Application to medical University in Romania - Oradea/Timisoara

Hello guys, I am a student in the UK who is applying for Medical Studies in Romanian Universities (I’m looking towards Timisoara and Oradea mainly). I am preparing the documentation myself and need some help/advice and would really appreciate it if anyone could help me: Do my A-Level Certificates have to be appostiled and or legalised? De...

Medical University in Romania - Oradea/Timisoara

Hello guys, I am a student in the UK who is applying for Medical Studies in Romanian Universities (I’m looking towards Timisoara and Oradea mainly). I am preparing the documentation myself and need some help/advice and would really appreciate it if anyone could help me: Do my A-Level Certificates have to be appostiled and or legalised? De...

Abertay dundee vs Robert gordonm

Hi all! I have unconditional offers from both universities (abertay dundee and robert gordon) to study computer science bsc (hons). I have read that dundee is a warmer and cheaper place than Aberdeen, but Robert gordon's a slightly better uni. I also think the placement year provided by Robert gordon is invaluable. (Abertay doesnt have on...

News Alert: TCU Call for paper(s) WASOMI ANDIKENI MTALIPWA....

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) Source: Home - Tanzania Commission for Universities The Universities Act 2005, gives the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) mandate to perform three major roles for Higher education Institutions in Tanzania which are: i) Regulatory, ii) Supportive and iii) advisory. Under the supportive r...

Can universities offer a similar course instead of the course applied for

I applied for a Computer Science Course at a Queens University, then in my offer it said Computer and Information Technology, i not sure if i applied for the wrong course or whether they changed their offer. It said on the offer original application has been unsuccessful so can universities change the course they offer you to a simialr co...

Why do crappy universities ask for UCAS points rather than grades?

For instance, Greenwich University ask for 260 UCAS points for their Mathematics course which is only BBC! Is it because they are too ashamed to put the grades required on their website due to comparisons with better universities?...

which university is best for my future career

Hi guys i'm an international student and i've got some unconditional offers from few universities. I majored in flute (classical music) and i want to work in film music company such as warner brother after graduation. As you already knew, Its time to reply to the universities.. So i want to take your advice about this. 1.Uni of Chester (...

International students and their obsession with UK Universities

I understand why international students would obsess with universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, King's, etc (even local students do :rolleyes:) but not lower tier universities such as MMU and others that I wont list. I don't know the % of these international students, but most of them came from parts of China and other neigh...

Undergraduate Chinese Studies SOAS vs Durham vs Nottingham, ect

Basically i happened to get offers from the following for chinese, SOAS (modern & classical), Durham, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham I'm having trouble picking a firm and secondary choice, i've visted all the universities and they seem like good places, so can anyone tell me the Pros & Cons for each universities or tell me which Chinese...

Anyone for Adult Nursing????

Anyone studying Adult Nursing in 2013......I have applied to study Adult Nursing this September 2013, still waiting a few replies, all the universities I have applied for are in London.... What universities have you applied for? Have you heard from any of your chosen 5 universities? i.e( Assessment days/Interviews feedback) Are the univer...

How to get the suggester component working in SolrNet?

I have configured my solrconfig.xml and schema.xml to query for the suggestions. I am able to get the suggestions from the url http://localhost:8080/solr/collection1/s uggest?q=ha&wt=xml My SolrConfig.xml looks like Curently, My solr query looks like uid ..... And my schema.xml looks like this suggest name org.apache.solr.spelling.sug...