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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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.

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.

Niall Bradshaw

I draw upon what I learned at Sheffield pretty much every day

Niall Bradshaw BSc Biology with a Modern Language (now BSc Biology)

Niall's final year research project really helped to set the direction for what he wanted to do next. Niall chose to stay in Sheffield after his BSc, completing an MRes, followed by a PhD. Niall now works for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and draws upon what he learned at Sheffield almost every day.

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From BSc Zoology to a career in genomics

Lizzie Waddilove Human and Molecular Genetics MSc

Whilst studying BSc Zoology at Sheffield, Lizzie became interested in genomics and its applications to human health. Thanks to the in-depth laboratory training Lizzie received on the Human and Molecular Genetics MSc, she's now secured a job at the prestigious Francis Crick Institute in London.

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The industry experience I gained helped me secure a place on the NHS Scientist Training Programme

Sarah French Human and Molecular Genetics MSc

Sarah was able to pursue her interest in genetics as part of her undergraduate degree, which she built on with a MSc in Human and Molecular Genetics. This included a 10 week placement with the pre-karyotyping oncology team at Sheffield’s Children’s Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, and led to a place on the NHS Scientist Training Programme.

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