Meet our students and alumni

We asked some of our students and graduates to share their experiences of studying in the School of Biosciences, and to tell us what they've ended up doing with their degree.

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

Sarah French Graduate role: Genomics STP, Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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.

My MBiolSci was a brilliant opportunity to gain industry experience at AstraZeneca

Harriet Barker MBiolSci Biochemistry

Harriet chose to study biochemistry having always had a passion for the biological and chemical sciences

I got to explore the areas of biology that I’m interested in, particularly insect biology and palaeobiology

Henry Ellison BSc Biology (now Biological Sciences)

Henry’s time as a Sheffield mentor not only improved his communication and time-management skills, but also gave him the opportunity to meet new students and help them as they adjusted to university life.

Beginning to appreciate the vast diversity of microorganisms on Earth and their fundamental impact to life was fascinating

Ellie Larkins BSc Microbiology

Ellie found Microbiology intriguing from the very start of her degree. During her final year research project, Ellie worked in one of our microbiology labs, allowing her to put what she'd learnt so far in her degree into practice and make connections between academic work and real-world applications.

How I chose to study immunology

Amyleigh Watts MBiolSci Molecular Biology (now Biochemistry)

Amyleigh chose to study Molecular Biology at Sheffield because of the flexibility our courses offer. She was able to study a wide range of topics, before eventually deciding to pursue immunology (the study of the immune system).

From Zoology to science communication at Cambridge University

Georgia Mills Graduate role: Radio Producer for The Naked Scientists at Cambridge University

Georgia’s MBiolSci in Zoology led her to work for the BBC and ABC Australia, making podcasts and science programmes. The skills she gained at Sheffield have given her the tools needed to interpret scientific findings and communicate them accurately and without hyperbole.

Accelerating my career with the Future Leader’s Graduate Programme at Pfizer

Krizand Christine Vaz BSc Genetics and Microbiology with Employment Experience

Whilst at Sheffield, Krizand spent a year completing a paid work placement at pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer as part of her degree. This experience helped Krizand to secure a place on Pfizer’s Future Leader's Graduate Programme working in the organisation's commercial business in marketing and sales.

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Meet our students and alumni

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

My MBiolSci was a brilliant opportunity to gain industry experience at AstraZeneca

I got to explore the areas of biology that I’m interested in, particularly insect biology and palaeobiology

Beginning to appreciate the vast diversity of microorganisms on Earth and their fundamental impact to life was fascinating

How I chose to study immunology

From Zoology to science communication at Cambridge University

Accelerating my career with the Future Leader’s Graduate Programme at Pfizer

How my Zoology course got me into Microsoft

My year in industry at Hammersmith Medicines Research

My Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) project

Meet our students and alumni

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