Masters student profiles

Meet current students and recent graduates from our masters courses in chemistry as they share their experiences of studying at Sheffield and what they went on to do after their degree.

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Sheffield is a great place to explore

Megha Baburaj Sijarani MSc Drug Discovery Science

Megha studied Chemistry at BSc and MSc level in India before realising her passion for medicinal chemistry and drug discovery which culminated in her moving to the UK to study Drug Discovery Science in Sheffield.

Zheyuan Chang

I chose to study at Sheffield because of its modern laboratories and state-of-the-art experimental facilities

Zheyuan Chang Chemistry MSc

Zheyuan enjoyed the multicultural experience of studying Sheffield.

Song Hee Yeo

Supportive and welcoming

Song Hee Yeo MSc(Res) Chemistry

Song Hee Yeo came from South Korea to do her undergraduate degree in our department, before progressing on to our MSc(Res) Chemistry course. She's now doing a PhD with Professor Iain Coldham.

Daniel Cheung

Starting a career in renewable energy research

Daniel Cheung MSc Polymers for Advanced Technologies

Daniel did his undergraduate and masters degrees with us here in Sheffield, and is now a polymer researcher working on renewable energy.

Bryony Parker

A boost in my career

Bryony Parker BSc Chemistry; MSc Chemistry

Bryony worked with Professor Steve Armes on a polymer science project during her masters course, which led to a publication in a Royal Society of Chemistry journal. She's now working at the interface of chemistry research and the chemical industry.

Tom Bailey

My path to a PhD

Tom Bailey MSc Chemistry

Tom boosted his practical while completing a research project based around catalysis and, as a result, has secured a PhD position at a different university.

CHEM Dayang Fazirah Abg Ahmad

One of the best places to study the subject

Dayang Fazirah Abg Ahmad MSc Chemistry

Once she had adjusted to life in the UK, Dayang Fazirah started to develop lots of new skills and use a range of specialist equipment to prepare her for a PhD or chemistry job after graduation.

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International scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships towards the annual tuition fee. Applications are open for existing offer holders.

Scholarships for international studentsÂ