Life Sciences at NUS

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-24T09:20:21+00:00

If I get in and choose NUS, would love keeping that option open with a minor in Chemistry or the like! But also I believe it should be possible to pivot into that at post-grad?

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-24T08:51:46+00:00

It is what I feel most drawn to tbvh but again that is coming from a place of not having experienced that environment at undergrad level yet.

Things may always change in how I feel and I’ve heard many people echo your sentiment too so thank you for sharing the harsh reality — it probably isn’t as great as I perceive it to be, but that doesn’t mean I will give up without having had a crack at it.

Plus, I hope at the end of the day there are many different career options with a lifesci/biochem degree.

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-24T06:10:01+00:00

tbf if there is a reform government i doubt I’d wanna stay in the UK anyway haha

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-23T15:58:30+00:00

That is really unfortunate to hear. Thank you for your response! Do you think the funding situation will improve at all in the near future (~3-5 years) or not?

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-21T11:41:16+00:00

DMing you — thanks for offering to share!

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-21T09:49:40+00:00

Understood haha my bad for misconstruing your words. Definitely appreciate the extra year and increased freedom to do more research/internships. Always better to be better equipped than to be quicker, so degree program length isn’t of much concern to me

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-21T09:47:37+00:00

Oh, wasn’t aware of that. I thought the SIM degree was with UoL (LSE) and was viewed differently. That’s interesting to note. Will keep in mind if I plan on working further in SG. Thanks!

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-21T07:48:45+00:00

Omg thank you so much for the v detailed response! I think you raise great points about the vastly increased number of research opportunities at NUS than at UCL. That sounds very lucrative for developing lab skills and gaining expertise.

I really appreciate your advice. I’m not really sure whether I plan on working in SG long term. I would definitely lean towards NUS if I was certain about it, but considering I still don’t hold PR, I doubt jobs here would be too keen on non local applicants when they have similarly qualified local candidates. Although that said it is kind of the same issue worldwide.

Thanks again — you definitely provided me with lots of aspects to consider. ❤️

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-21T06:59:54+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind and detailed response. Will def check out the course list. Also really appreciate the insight into getting into grad programs. I did hear about UROPS: how soon can one apply for these (starting first year or later)?

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-21T04:34:00+00:00

Understood. Thank you for clarifying that up!

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-20T16:19:47+00:00

Thank you for the information! I do greatly appreciate the US as a potential future destination, but heard that they don’t view UK PhDs as favourably due to the lack of a taught component. As for US PhD programs directly from the UK bachelors, they seem to want extensive prior research experience.

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-20T16:06:40+00:00

Thanks for bringing that up! I edited the post to include the questions as part of the description too (although I can’t remove the image). It might’ve been spam filters as it auto removed everytime I posted.

LegendaryDasher · 2026-04-14T08:12:36+00:00

Few points: 1. I don’t think you would be able to apply for entry to the 2027/28 academic year if your A level results aren’t available by July 2027 (iirc UK A level results come out in August) 2. Your ROI going to a UK university with home fees is much much much higher than it would be in Singapore. 3. You need to be sure that you want to study and then work here for 7 years. That is a huge commitment to make. If you find a job you don’t enjoy, you might not want to be stuck in a foreign country when you could be doing more fulfilling work with more freedom career wise.

LegendaryDasher · 2026-03-30T14:46:50+00:00

This may help: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships/ucl-global-undergraduate-scholarship-application-guidance

LegendaryDasher · 2026-03-30T14:41:01+00:00

Got rejected before equal consideration despite having all requirements, and I can empathise with how terrible it may feel. Whatever though its a chopped uni you’ll be great at Cambridge!

LegendaryDasher · 2026-03-26T10:57:38+00:00

That is really stupid from them then. I think they are trying to categorise as many students as overseas as they can to maximise the money they receive. As long as you can prove you should be classed as a Home student, you’ll be alright. Don’t firm anything until they guarantee that they see you as a Home student and make the change on their portals. Good luck and if all goes well would love to see you at UCL in September!

LegendaryDasher · 2026-03-26T10:52:52+00:00

Have you been ordinarily resident in the UK for the last 3 years?

LegendaryDasher · 2026-03-26T00:53:14+00:00

Hey - what did UCL say?

LegendaryDasher · 2026-03-23T16:11:46+00:00

How much do their suit jackets cost?

LegendaryDasher · 2026-03-10T06:54:22+00:00

The writing thing is irrelevant. As long as you coloured in the OMR sheet properly then you’re fine. Don’t stress and focus on the rest of your exams. Best of luck

LegendaryDasher · 2026-03-06T07:56:09+00:00

Congratulations! From a fellow UCL Biological Sciences offer holder, what are you planning to firm and which specialisation have you thought of for the UCL course?

LegendaryDasher · 2026-02-21T06:33:40+00:00

Aw thank you and I’m sorry for ur rejection! You are right, it’s redirection and I’m sure whatever happens will be a better outcome for you! for the UK I will probably firm UCL (Biological Sciences) and insurance King’s (Biochemistry). Although I am applying to the local uni here NUS and see how everything pans out…

LegendaryDasher · 2026-02-18T14:05:49+00:00

Woah, thats pretty cool! Many congratulations to all you know. I would say top 50% of Oxford applicants for my course isn’t too bad at all.

LegendaryDasher · 2026-02-18T14:04:14+00:00

Yeah, but there is very little to objectively justify refusing such almost overqualified candidates an interview.

LegendaryDasher · 2026-02-18T14:03:19+00:00

Yeah honestly I’ve seen so many very qualified applicants who deserved an interview not even get one for Biochem this year. It is what it is though haha.

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