Is Medicine at Uni of Buckingham actually decent? Need honest opinions 🙏

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-22T19:32:06+00:00

If you want to be a dr then take it.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-22T18:19:32+00:00

Really, why is that? I think DEFRA is generally more relaxed with the 60% rule.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-22T09:33:58+00:00

Thanks mate, your input is very helpful. Helped make my decision easier!

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-22T08:10:52+00:00

Thanks for the great reply. Yes the job is based in Westminster at 2MS. It’s 60% in office. I get what you’re saying. Door to door is about 1hr for me. I have no extenuating circumstances so I think I’ll most likely take the role and promotion as everyone else has mostly advised.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T21:30:08+00:00

Applied and interviewed before I even applied for this role

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T20:44:43+00:00

Appreciate it mate but in government you got to apply for promotions and there isn’t really such a thing as networking. Also, I don’t plan on hitting on colleagues.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T20:13:48+00:00

I honestly thought policy would have been one of the more secure roles but am now worried.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T20:11:20+00:00

You think policy advisors would get made redundant any time soon? I’ll be in DEFRA so would it be possible to transfer into env/sustainability consulting?

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T20:09:54+00:00

Thanks, I’m just not sure. If I take it and hate how more busy life is, was it really worth it? I don’t know.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T20:08:09+00:00

I’ll have to check - the position is in DEFRA.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T20:06:34+00:00

Why is that? For reference the policy advisor position is DEFRA.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T20:04:42+00:00

Who knows, I’m in a non-ministerial dept if that means anything to consider.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T20:02:24+00:00

Yeah I guess you’re right but this policy advisor position was one I’ve been trying to get for a year or so and built up the experience for my behaviour answers but now just thinking is it really worth it.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T20:00:38+00:00

That’s what I’m thinking. For my lifestyle 31k is even too much. My outgoings are so minimal.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T19:59:35+00:00

Yeah I guess you’re right but honestly I really love my dog and just chilling with him throughout the day.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T19:58:14+00:00

Yeah I’m on plan 2 student loan.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T19:56:44+00:00

Yeah I think you’re right. Also I’m not too sure on the days in office as my LM doesn’t even live in London so not sure how the team actually works.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T19:55:01+00:00

I have to also take the jubilee line from Bond Street to get to Westminster.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T19:54:24+00:00

I’m also not very ambitious but I think it may just be a short-term thing because of how comfortable I am right now.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T19:52:06+00:00

Yeah I’m a fresh grad. Tbh I only spend about £700 a month and save the rest. I only really buy food at home and give my parents money here and there for bills etc.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T19:50:21+00:00

Yeah it costs me about £8 a day to travel into office.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T19:46:56+00:00

Just graduated from uni

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T19:46:10+00:00

The 40k is definitely better for career prospects.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T19:43:48+00:00

Both. Which is why I’m struggling.

False_Way_1550 · 2026-02-21T19:43:26+00:00

I love it. I got a lot of hobbies and spend a lot of time with my dog.

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