how are these choices for bio?
I’ve already applied to Oxford but im currently looking at what other unis to apply for, id like to go a russell group as i want to work in research when im older but i’ve never visited any uni so im honestly choosing blindly based on what the course offers.
My current preferences are Oxford > York > St Andrew’s > Durham > Swansea/Southampton but that will probably change when i actually visit the unis lol
In terms of grades, my teachers definitely predicted optimistically but i reckon I could get at least one A* so hopefully all these grade requirements are achievable. I’m a home student and im not contextual but i’ve gone to state schools all my life so idk if that gives anything.
I’m mostly curious about if there are other unis viewed as better for biology that i should consider applying for, and also how safe i should be? Like should I apply to both Swansea and Southampton as safe options or if I should just apply to one and the rest should have higher grade requirements?
Also if anyone has visited any of the unis im considering, what are they like in terms of accommodations, lab space and general atmosphere? I visited York as a city once like 5 years ago but apart from that ive never seen any of the unis so id appreciate any information lol