Biomedical sciences degree personal statement example (1e) work experience

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

My choice to study Biomedical Science has stemmed from a genuine desire to be part of a department which the National Health Service greatly depends on. Having suffered from food allergies since birth, I have come to value the roles played by the different divisions of the health service in ensuring my well being. In future, I hope to specialise in immunology and I am keen to undertake research in the field, to aid in finding treatments for immunological disorders. To gain a deeper insight into what Biomedical Science necessitates, I organised a placement at a local hospital for a few weeks where I had the opportunity to observe doctors on ward rounds and speak to many patients. Doing so just drove my desire to improve healthcare further and made me more certain of the fact that I’d like to contribute in the advancement of healthcare- that is to aid in improving the lives of many.

In addition to so, I also had the opportunity to observe several endoscopy and bronchoscopy procedures in which the head nurse took samples (biopsies) from abnormal tissues inside patients’ digestive tracts, which were then tested for, for cancers, by the biomedical scientists. This highlighted to me the importance of the biomedical scientist within the healthcare sector and made me appreciate how significant the role they play within the health sector is.

Overall, I see myself as being a motivated and success-driven person and possessing the skills which I see as vital in order for me to succeed in studying Biomedical Science and pursuing a career in it.

How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

My passion to study Biomedical Science is displayed in my A level subject choices; from which I have gained and improved in various skills, that will be required in studying biomedical sciences. Biology has allowed me to comprehend and value the complexity of numerous body processes which are constantly ongoing inside us and gain a deeper insight into how they work. Studying the kidney was something I found intriguing seeing as I found it incredible how such a small organ has such a great and crucial role within our bodies, and how if it does not function properly, an artificial structure many times larger in size would never be able to complete the same job as effectively. Biology has also allowed me develop my practical and research skills.

Asides from biology, studying maths has aided in me bettering my analytical skills which I know will be required in a Biomedical Science career. Having been selected to take part in the intermediate maths challenge at school and achieving a medal, as well as being awarded an annual maths award, reflect on the strength of my analytical and problem solving skills.

Moreover, studying sociology has allowed me to expand on my application skills in the way that I have to apply research and studies to theories as well as criticize them; skills which I am sure will be imperative in my future studies.

What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

Outside my studies, translating Tedx talks is something that I enjoy doing. This brings a lot of benefits as I can put all the skills I have gained from completing my A level in the Arabic language into good use. Doing so also provides me with a sense of achievement as I have made it possible for those who do not understand English to be able to understand videos in their own language. Moreover, I have also learnt of the importance of good timekeeping as the translations need to be done within a set time limit and I am aware of the fact that timekeeping is a vital skill, which would be required in to succeed in studying Biomedical Science.

As an attendee of a Sudanese Arabic school, organising numerous charity events to raise money for orphanages in the Sudan was a role I thrived in; leading my peers and using my organisational and team working skills to ensure we raised as much money as we possibly could to improve the quality of life for others. Baking is something I enjoy and do on a regular basis, mainly for charity fundraisers.

Universities applied to:

• Aston University

Grades achieved:

• Biology - Predicted: A
• Maths - Predicted
• Sociology -Predicted: B
• A2 Arabic -A

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