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NUIG vs GMIT

  • 30-12-2013 12:06pm
    #1
    Laura75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭


    I am looking at a course in both of these colleges. (I should get the points for both courses) An undenominated science course in NUIG and a biology and pharmacutical course in GMIT. The GMIT course has work placement. I would probably end up doing biochemistry in NUIG. What qualification would be better NUIG or GMIT?


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  • #2
    aaabbbb
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    NUIG without a doubt. Before even considering the course !! :P


  • #3
    Mr. Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,798 ✭✭✭Mr. Incognito


    Only a science graduate could tell you. I went to NUIG so would be biased. NUIG is a university so larger and more research grants. Probably more on campus to do and more students.
    Gmit is more practical and the work placement is a big draw. If you are more interested in research and academia I would go NUIG. If want to fly through and get working Gmit. Nuig is also centrally located whereas Gmit is out a good bit. Visit both campuses, should help.


  • #4
    Spring Onion
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    This may be controversial but I went to NUIG and as an employer, I would regard a GMIT degree as better than a NUIG one (e.g. BComm v Business Studies). It's simple really - GMIT students do more lectures and more practicals than in NUIG. NUIG is more 'fun' and maybe more 'recognised' (even though that is rapidly changing). NUIG is a better location and campus but the bottom line is you will be more 'educated' at GMIT.


  • #5
    Nailz
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    If I remember correctly, in NUIG a couple of 3rd year biochemistry students have the opportunity to study in the highly ranked Hong Kong University of Science & Technology with some funding by the programs sponsors. That is an excellent opportunity that really should be considered.


  • #6
    boardzz
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    NUIG is way better college but if only GMIT offers the placement, go with that.


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  • #7
    ChevChelios90
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭ChevChelios90


    Spring Onion wrote: »
    This may be controversial but I went to NUIG and as an employer, I would regard a GMIT degree as better than a NUIG one (e.g. BComm v Business Studies). It's simple really - GMIT students do more lectures and more practicals than in NUIG. NUIG is more 'fun' and maybe more 'recognised' (even though that is rapidly changing). NUIG is a better location and campus but the bottom line is you will be more 'educated' at GMIT.

    Agree with this big time. Graduating this year myself from NUIG. If I could turn back the clock, I would of went to GMIT. The high turnover of students in NUIG simply means that you would not be getting as much attention/general interest about your academic well-being from lecturers/ head of faculties than you would if you were at GMIT. Class size seems to be a lot smaller there. A couple of my friends went to both Universities and I.T's, its just the ones from the I.T's getting employed and seem to be happy about skills they learned in the 3 or 4 years they spent in college.


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