Essays on Academic Interests

My interest in sociology sparked from learning about it in my Health and social care lesson and learning about the different theorists and how their theories affected society and showed how it ran. In my lessons I was part of debates which were passionate but…

Everyone has the right to decide where they live, what religion they worship, what education they would like to earn, and many more life choices. However, although they have the right to decide, our decisions are influenced by our society, whether we realize it or…

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…

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…

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…