Postgraduate student profiles

Hear from our past postgraduate students and find out more about what they've gone on to achieve since their time at Sheffield.

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Sheffield is a place where you can really grow as a scientist

Lizanne Figueiredo MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Lizanne was drawn to the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc as she wanted more advanced training in molecular techniques and their applications. During the course, she learnt how to plan experiments, troubleshoot when things didn’t go as expected, and think critically about data.

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I'm now building on my MSc research with a PhD in Gene Therapy and Translational Neuroscience

Daniel Hollard MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Daniel completed his MSc project at the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), focusing on the development of new viral gene therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders. He’s excited to be continuing this work as he embarks on a PhD in Gene Therapy and Translational Neuroscience at the institute.

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I returned to university to gain skills and knowledge for a new career

Elizabeth Hudson MSc Biodiversity and Conservation

Following years as a Geography teacher, sharing her passion for the environment with young people, Elizabeth chose to return to University as a mature student to gain practical knowledge to start a new career working directly in the environmental sector.

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My experience on the MSc has inspired me to pursue a PhD

Sruthi Kannel Suresh MSc Biomedical Science

Sruthi chose to study the Biomedical Science MSc to really hone her lab skills and get extra experience carrying out her own research projects. During her research project, Sruthi collaborated with PhD students in the school which has inspired her to take this route in the future.

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The MSc brought together the areas I'm most interested in

Anshita Pasari MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Anshita's background in botany meant she was keen to specialise in molecular biology at masters level. Having previously worked on a biotechnology project, the MSc at Sheffield offered the perfect blend to match her interests.

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My MSc research project was in partnership with the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust

Marie Brown MSc Biodiversity and Conservation

Marie completed her MSc research project in partnership with the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, recording bird song in the Grenoside Woods. The results she found will directly benefit the work of the trust in the future.

Abinaya Ramesh

The skills I picked up at Sheffield played a significant role in my employability

Abinaya Ramesh MSc Human and Molecular Genetics

Thanks to the technical skills she gained on her course, including molecular cloning, Abinaya is now taking the first steps to pursue her dream of becoming a geneticist.

Khushboo Malhotra

The course director helped me to get to where I am today

Khushboo Malhotra MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Khushboo is now a Microbiology Laboratory Technician at Isopharm here in Sheffield, using the lab techniques she learnt on her course every day, and teaching her colleagues how to use them too!

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc

My year studying Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc

Linshu Xiong Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc

Linshu was looking for a hands-on masters course to build on her undergraduate studies in biotechnology. This course gave Linshu technical skills training including how to use industry-standard lab equipment, ready to pursue a PhD.

Yeh Chi

I wanted to become more knowledgeable in my field of ecological consultancy

Yeh Chi MSc Biodiversity and Conservation

Following his undergraduate degree, Yeh worked for Taiwan Rivers Network but soon discovered how much he'd benefit from gaining high-level skills in conservation and biodiversity through a masters. After his supervisor recommended Sheffield, Yeh came to study with us and has loved getting close to nature in the Peak District.

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