'if your wanting to become a BMS it is sometimes a bad idea to study at a medical school as they all presume you really want to study medicine and as a result, your scientific education may be poorer.'

Agree with that comment completely, I've just finished biomed at SGUL and because of the nature of the course (basically pre-clinical Medicine) you don't get much exposure to the world of BMS research or what its like to work in a hospital lab and could ultimately be stuck if you decide you don't want to go into Medicine

btw....Are you talking BSc or MRes?

I'm about to start a masters (in a scientific disipline) in about a weeks time. I applied for a career development loan (CDL) weeks ago which,to my delight was approved. However, for some reason, all learning providers have been taken off the Learning and Skills Council register and have to re-register (or the bank won't release the money!). I only found out that my uni (which i won't name) is not on the register and it could take weeks before they are. This unfortunately leaves me in the middle with an offer to do a course I really want to do BUT no money. Is there anybody else out there in a similar position? Any suggestions?

Thanks