Masters student profiles

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

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I learnt about concepts, research and experimental techniques that were completely new to me!

Joseph Banerjee MSc Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience

Joseph chose to study this course as an intercalated masters, furthering his fascination with neuroscience and neurology, and providing a seamless link to his medical education.

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I've enjoyed being able to tailor my studies towards my research interests

Jodie O'Brien MSc Psychological Research Methods

Jodie chose to study the MSc after completing her Psychology BSc at Sheffield as a next step towards a career in Clinical Psychology. As she reaches the end of her course, Jodie feels more confident in her knowledge and ability to work in psychology and mental health fields going forward.

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This programme has been instrumental in shaping both my career and future goals.

Breanna McQueen MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging

After surviving a stroke, Breanna decided to dedicate her career to understanding how we can enhance recovery outcomes for stroke survivors. This MSc confirmed Breanna’s ambition to pursue a PhD in this field, practicing as a neurologist whilst continuing research on neuromodulatory devices.

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This course gave me the tools to combine psychological theory with real data science techniques

Justin Ong Alumnus

Meet Justin. He chose this course to combine his interest in psychology with data science here at Sheffield. Now specialising in applied research in mental health and resilience, Justin leads projects that use data to address important psychological challenges in the real world.

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This course has been instrumental in shaping my career

Olivia Wallis MSc Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience

Olivia's passion for computational neuroscience began during her undergraduate studies at Manchester, leading her to Sheffield's MSc program to build her skills in machine learning and neuroscience. She thrived in its interdisciplinary environment, gaining hands-on research experience and strong academic support. Now a doctoral researcher at KU Leuven in Belgium, she’s exploring ways to restore vision to the blind.

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I was able to explore different areas of psychology while developing a strong foundation in research methods.

Caitlin Toyah Whitmore MSc Psychological Research Methods

Caitlin chose the MSc in Psychological Research Methods at Sheffield to sharpen her skills as both a psychologist and a researcher. She was drawn to the course’s flexibility, inspiring lecturers, and hands-on research opportunities. As a commuting student, she found the campus both welcoming and easy to navigate. This course gave her the confidence to take the next big step - applying for a PhD.

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