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Postgraduate Reviews of Courses at University of Plymouth

Great location in the city, great nursing facilities. However, no parking, expensive parking read full review

MSc Midwifery (Pre-Registration)

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

Student Reviewer - December 2023

It is a good place to study in terms of the level of teaching, placement location, and success rate of achieving postgraduate employment. However, I feel there could be improvements in terms of the support systems in place to help students through adjusting to university life as well as throughout the degree (such as, approaching individuals with support more frequently, having more accessible tutors who are able to be there for your more often, and providing resources/funding options for those who are struggling or would benefit from additional support e.g., low income households). I feel it is a great benefit to provide options for work such as through the Student Ambassador schemes and would greatly appreciate more of these opportunities as personally, I have found it difficult to get a part time job alongside studying and attending placement. read full review

MD Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

Ellie - December 2023

I feel like it is very difficult to access student support, and any that is offered is limited. Support from senior academic staff is only offered when it too late to help. However, the academic staff are generally very approachable and happy to help but feedback isn't very constructive.
Courses don't seem to be organised very well with emails concerning dates, deadlines and exams or results being sent very last minute.
The location of the university is incredible - an easy walk away from the sea ahd a short dri ve away from the moors. Main campus is in the middle of city centre and the hospital is a short bus drive away (unless rush hour and then you have to wait a long time for a bus and in the traffic).
Overall positive experience, mostly made by placements and practical skills learned in the clinical skills department. On-placement teaching is generally good however there is normally too many students allocated to the department, sometimes resulting in being turned away from placement due to not being able to be accomodated read full review

MD Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

Tea - December 2023

Small and safe city with the beautiful ocean at the front of it.
Plymouth is quite an old city. read full review

MSc Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

Shania - December 2023

The best aspects of my university experience is the facilities in the actual university for my studies are outstanding, making me feel very supportive. Outside of academics, relating to the general university experience and life - the student union has a wide range of activities and has shaped my overall university experience so far and has helped me meet some amazing people and create an amazing peer support community around me. I wouldn't say there are worst aspects of university experience so far, however some areas I believe that could be fixed is the warmth in some study areas, as the winter months myself and other students have noticed the buildings are very cold, making it difficult to focus in my own personal study time at the library etc. Overall, very impressed by my university experience at Plymouth and would highly recommend! Especially, for those studying Psychology. read full review
I feel like the student union is not as pronounced as it should be, a lot of students do not even understand what they want or who to talk to per time read full review
Everyone is so interested in your well being and want you to grow and be the best version of yourself. There are so many resources to help students. Students mental health is prioritised and career growth for students is important.

There are no worst aspects I can think about now. The school is trying it's best. read full review
The university is in the centre of the city which makes it really accessible for accessing shops, nightlife and food/drinks places. Being walking distance to the city, it also makes it accessible to attractions such as the Hoe, meaning you are not always restricted to staying on campus. If you are on campus, the students union is really affordable and friendly and there are loads of societies to join that always have activities going on. read full review
The university is student friendly and willing to assist students in the best way they can.
They can improve on the way some lectures are delivered and not really hold the assumption that student know the information already. read full review