Essays on Academic Interests

I took this class to gain a better understanding of management and leadership in a higher education setting. I had some experience within industry before I joined the University of being both the manager and leader whilst working within the National Health Service (NHS). I…

We see a stranger fall suddenly in the middle of the road. The first thought that comes to our mind is how to save him. When I see someone bleed, the image that comes into my mind is that of white coats and bandages. For…

My passion for medicine stems from a long-standing interest in genes and genetic disorders. This interest was increased when I attended a ‘Biology in Action’ event and heard a compelling talk exploring how early detection of oesophageal cancer is enabled by genome sequencing and how…

I was born in Eritrea. I have had my elementary and high school in Asmara. I was really good in maths and science subjects like biology, physics and engineering. Growing up I was one of the very few people who had access to the computer…

Disease can deprive us of the blessings of life: being independent, doing what we love, and pursuing happiness. Witnessing certain people in my family not being able to enjoy these blessings was really dismaying. My grandmother could not speak or walk properly due to a…

Being involved in the healthcare sector in any capacity requires a selfless attitude, with a desire to support society by alleviating their ailments. I became interested in Dentistry during my orthodontics treatment. My orthodontist was more than a clinician for me, as she supported me…

To put it simply, it is my interest in anatomy and physiology along with my unwavering desire to aid others that has confirmed my resolve to study medicine. Since graduating in 2017, I have considered all my career options and have been exposed to a…

I am applying to study for a BSc (Hons) in Midwifery because I believe it would be a privilege to be in such a position. No other job is more honourable or rewarding. I have been drawn to midwifery since a young age and I…

There isn’t a specific event that influenced me to choose medicine as a career, I’ve always been a curious person. I used to be amazed seeing how a cut could heal, how healing time differs from person to person and how platelets being responsible for…

At the age of seven, I emigrated from South Africa to London and was placed in the ‘bottom set’ for Mathematics, but inside two years was selected for the girls’ Gifted and Talented Financial Skills Workshop at school. I went on to win an Academic…