I would agree with the opinion that the Mod route is the best one.
I did an Intergrated course at CCAT and now wish I'd gone Mod. I'd have had approx £15,000 in my pocket which I clould now be using for, FIC, Type-rating or even some multi-hours building.
From what I've seen since I left doing a Mod course only precludes you from BA mainline and how many people actually get that!
The Mod guys also appear to have had to fight for themselves more and as a result have a better depth of knowledge.