National Student Survey reveals praise for Queen Mary’s Faculty of Science and Engineering

The survey, which gathers feedback from final-year undergraduates, highlights the university’s commitment to providing an exceptional learning and student experience. 

Across the Faculty of Science and Engineering, there were numerous noteworthy achievements. 

• Astronomy students rated 'Teaching on my Course’ extremely positively, ranking it 1st in the country with a 95% positivity score.  

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering also excelled, ranking 2nd in the country for this area with a 92.5% positivity score.  

• Genetics was ranked 2nd in the country for ‘Organisation and Management,’ placing it 12.8% above its NSS benchmark. 

Excellent positivity scores greater were received in many theme areas.  

• ‘Academic Support’ was particularly highly rated by students in Design Studies and Astronomy.  

• The positivity scores in ‘Learning Resources’ were also rated highly for Software Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Astronomy.  

• There were highly positive scores for ‘Academic Support’ among students who studied Biomedical Sciences and Engineering. 

At the subject level, there were significant improvements in several key areas.  

• Chemistry saw a 7.6% increase from last year in ‘Learning Resources,’ achieving an 89.5% positivity score.  

• Mathematical Sciences had a 7.5% increase in ‘Academic Support’. 

• Engineering saw a 7.3% increase in their ‘Student Voice’ score. 

In addition to these specific achievements, the Faculty of Science and Engineering’s overall NSS results demonstrate a positive student experience across various disciplines. The university's commitment to continuous improvement is evident in the increasing student participation in the survey, which provides valuable insights for future enhancements. 

Professor Christopher Bray, Faculty Dean for Education, said, "We are incredibly proud of these achievements and pleased to see our students are satisfied with the quality of teaching, support, and resources we offer. We will continue to build on these successes and ensure that Queen Mary remains a strong institution for higher education. With Clearing just around the corner, prospective students can be confident that Queen Mary offers an exceptional learning environment supported by dedicated staff to best prepare our students for their future careers." 

Catherine Mills, Faculty Education Manager, expressed her enthusiasm for the results: "These NSS scores are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our academic and support staff. We are committed to providing students with the best possible learning experience, and these results demonstrate that we are achieving our goals." 

The university has seen an increase in student participation in the NSS this year, with a response rate of 69.5% within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. This provides a more accurate representation of student opinion and will inform future developments.