Advice for choosing a university to get into the STP
I really want to get into the Scottish STP so I want to choose a university that would best suit the requirements. I'm doing biomedical science
My options are between:
- a uni with IBMS accreditation but with no placement year, it's a very flexible degree and allows you to specialize in immunology, microbiology, pharmacology or biochemistry depending on your preference. Why I think this is helpful is due to the STP being a very specialized, if I find what I like Within these disciplines and pick modules based off these + the honours project at the end of the course, I could show that I have special interest in it and proof of that, however the hurdle is work experience which I'm not sure how to go about as finding life science placement is hard enough.
- the next option is a university with IBMS accreditation and a placement year however no flexibility(no optional modules, even in the standard route) the work experience is the obvious pro here, however I know it's very competitive so if I fail to get one(heaven forbid) I'm not sure if I'll have anything to show for it (Aside the honours project). I could try finding a placement myself however the city for this university is quite small and finding a placement yourself is still hard regardless.
What are people's thoughts on this? I'm unsure which to choose.
P.S. I know my plan doesn't account for alot of stuff that life can hurl at you like changing your mind but I want to go in with some sort of plan and structure