Sept 2017 - Present
MSc in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research
I have completed the first 6-months of taught modules and the first mini-project of my Masters degree, and I am now completing my second mini-project. Upon successful completion of the MSc year I will go on to complete a three year PhD based around topics and techniques covered during my mini-project.
Modules
Statistics for Data analysis, Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry, Quantitative Skills for Systems Biology, Frontier Techniques and Research Skills in Biomedicine, Microscopy and Imaging, Transferable Skills, Molecular Modelling, Research Topics in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research, Physical Biology of the Cell, and two eleven-week laboratory projects.
2013 to 2017
MSci in Biochemistry, First Class with Honours.
From September 2013 to July 2017 I conducted an undergraduate integrated masters degree in biochemistry at the University of Birmingham, for which I received first class honours. My final year project looked at the structural and biochemical properties of gliding motility complex components in Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus.
Skills
Lab - Confident in performing various experimental techniques including PCR, affinity chromatography, bacteria culture preparation, SDS page, crystal screens, spectroscopy, and more.
Resilience – Multitask effectively to deal with pressures associated with deadlines and schedule.
Communication - Produce clear written forms of communication such as essays and reports.
Presentation – Achieved a first for a 20-minute presentation within the 3rd year project module.
Critical thinking and Analytical – Can successfully solve data handling problems and compare scientific literature credibility and validity. Completed the Coursera ‘Critical Thinking in Global Challenges’ course.
Numerical – Confident using different biochemical formulae and applying them to lab situations. Self-awareness – Reflect on feedback from written assessments by discussing strengths and weaknesses to gain further knowledge and achieve greater success in future.
2011 to 2013
A-levels
Achieved A-levels in Maths (Grade A), Biology (Grade B), and Chemistry (Grade B). Also achieved a Distinction in OCR Level 3 ICT.
2009-2011
GCSE's
Obtained nine GCSE's grades A* to C, including Maths (grade A) and English Language and Literature (both grade B).