Undergraduate student profiles

Our current and former students share their experiences of studying with the Department of Chemistry.

Rory Jones

From chemistry to software development

Rory Jones BSc Chemistry

Rory graduated with a first class BSc Chemistry degree, and now uses data driven decisions to help guide software product-development, working as a Product Manager at Sheffield-based Ed-Tech start-up Tutorful.

Tracy Maiden

Making a difference with medicinal chemistry

Tracy Maiden MChem Chemistry; PhD in Chemistry

Tracy followed her undergraduate degree with a PhD that included a placement with GSK. She's now a senior scientist working in drug discovery.

Jemma Castle

Applying my organic chemistry knowledge in the chemical industry

Jemma Castle MChem Chemistry with a Year in Industry

Jemma's enthusiasm for organic chemistry and her time spent on placement prepared her for her first graduate job in the chemical industry.

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My MChem led to a career in marketing

Lucy Stone MChem Chemistry

While doing her chemistry degree, Lucy completed placements at the pharmaceutical companies GSK and AstraZeneca. She also wrote for our student-run magazine, Resonance, which helped her get a job in marketing after graduation.

Emma Pye

Learning invaluable skills on my placement year

Emma Pye MChem Chemistry with Study in Industry

Emma worked at a major pharmaceutical company during her placement year, helping her prepare for her final year and future career.

Lewis sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking a forest

One of the most exciting experiences of my life

Lewis Jones MChem Chemistry with Study Abroad

Lewis spent a year of his degree studying chemistry at a top university in Canada, broadening his scientific horizons and exploring North America.

James Marsden

Teaching experience helped me achieve my goals

James Marsden MChem Chemistry

During his second year at Sheffield, James got involved in the University’s Schools Associate Scheme, which gave him two weeks’ teaching experience in a local school. After graduating, James went on to teach at Bourne Grammar School, where he is now the Head of Chemistry.

Soneni Ndlovu

Ambassador roles boosted my confidence and developed my skills

Soneni Ndlovu MChem Chemistry with Year in Industry

Soneni became a student ambassador because she wanted show the next generation of students that science is not only useful, but also great fun. She has run all kinds of experiments with pupils, ranging from making bath bombs with primary school children to helping sixth-formers synthesise and analyse paracetamol.

Ingrid Schiagar Skinnarland

Sheffield made it possible to be where I am today

Ingrid Schiager Skinnarland MChem Chemistry

Ingrid came from Norway to do our four-year MChem Chemistry degree. After graduation, she returned home to join the graduate trainee scheme run by the Eyde cluster of chemical process industry companies.

Mengyuan Qian

Working with a multinational team in the heart of Europe

Mengyuan Qian MChem Chemistry with Study in Industry

Mengyuan came from China to study Chemistry in Sheffield, and spent a year of her degree working for a chemical manufacturer in Belgium.

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