Dundee University - Student View
Campus is about 5 minutes from city centre and easily accessible by both train and road - students rarely require local transport as most things are within walking distance.
Excellent medical department (recent award for keyhole surgery) and biochemistry department is world leader in cancer research; Dundee scientists also given the world 'hole in the wall' cash dispensers and liquid crystal displays.
Courses span a broad spectrum, many including industrial placements in Europe, Canada, America and Australia. Semester system makes it even easier to change course in first year (even changing faculty). 5 university libraries; main library open until midnight and during the vacation.
The students' union boasts a 950-capacity nightclub, 5 bars and games room with pool tables and video games; recently improved catering facilities and state-of-the-art debating chamber.
Union has over 100 societies, many sports based, as well as a good debates union. Excellent sports centre on campus, with multi-gym and swimming pool.
