Postgraduate student profiles

Hear from our past postgraduate students and find out more about what they've gone on to achieve since their time at Sheffield.

Melis in front of a grand building at the University of Oxford

My MSc helped me secure a place on the DPhil in Oncology at the University of Oxford

Melis Karabulutoglu Graduate role: DPhil at the Department of Oncology, University of Oxford

The support Melis received at Sheffield gave her the opportunity to advance her knowledge and experience, and allowed her to focus her aspirations. She is now studying a DPhil in Oncology at the University of Oxford.

I had the opportunity to get first-hand experience in conducting and managing my own research

Tom Mattimoe Graduate role: Research Technician, Centre for Stem Cell Biology, University of Sheffield

Tom’s Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine MSc gave him the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the field. He now works in the Centre for Stem Cell Biology at Sheffield as a Research Technician, where he gets to apply his degree every day.

Andra-Maria smiling, at her graduation after-party, holding her certificate

My MSc gave me the chance to do my research project at the prestigious Centre of Stem Cell Biology, at the University of Sheffield

Andra-Maria Ionescu Research focus: Stem Cell Biology

Andra-Maria chose to continue her specialist training here at Sheffield and is currently completing her research project within the prestigious Centre for Stem Cell Biology under the supervision of Professor Marcelo Rivolta.

My MSc has ultimately gotten me to this place in my academic journey at such an early stage

Anjana Venkataramanan Graduate role: PhD student, Johannes Gutenberg University, Germany

The specialist skills and knowledge Anjana gained on her MSc in Biomedical Science gave her the confidence to pursue a PhD project at Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany, studying the visual short term orientation memory in Drosophila.

Bhadra standing on the grass in the sunny court yard at Firth Court

After my MSc I plan to pursue a PhD in Cancer Biology

Bhadra Kerala Varma Research focus: cancer biology

Bhadra was awarded the British Council India 70th Anniversary Scholarship, allowing her to study MSc Biomedical Science at the University of Sheffield. With the research experience she's gaining during her masters, Bhadra hopes to pursue a PhD in Cancer Biology after graduation.

Daniel standing in front of a house, in the sun

I got the opportunity to train and work with colleagues in the SRSF, the UK's only RNAi Screening Facility

Daniel Ray Graduate role: Process Analytics Team, Lonza

During his MSc, Daniel had the opportunity to work in the Sheffield RNAi Screening Facility (SRSF), developing skills in techniques including genome editing, 3D cell culture, robotics and functional genomic screening. It was this experience that helped Daniel to secure a role at biotech company Lonza for when he finished his studies.

Nicoletta smiling and sitting in the bough of a tree

My MSc led to recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a post at the University of Birmingham

Nicoletta Moca Graduate role: Anatomy Teaching Fellow, University of Birmingham

Nicoletta had been pursuing her academic studies in archaeology when she was first exposed to the field of human anatomy. Joining the MSc Human Anatomy with Education allowed Nicoletta to join coursemates from other diverse backgrounds to better understand both the human body and how individuals have different approaches to learning.

Stephanie smiling, sitting in the Diamond at the University of Sheffield

After my MSc I received recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and secured a post at the University of Liverpool

Stephanie Egerton Graduate role: Anatomy Demonstrator, University of Liverpool

Stephanie returned to Sheffield to study the MSc Human Anatomy with Education programme having worked in lab and pharmacy roles within the NHS since 2012. The combination of anatomical study offered by the course, and the opportunity to gain a professional teaching qualification has helped Stephanie to progress down her chosen career path as an Anatomy Demonstrator.

Louis in a suit, smiling and standing in front of green trees

As a medical student, my MSc allowed me to understand the difficulties faced in medical education

Louis Goulder Research project: teaching and learning at Sheffield Medical School

Lewis chose to study the MSc Human Anatomy with Education course as an intercalated part of his Medicine degree. By studying the masters, Lewis was not only able to focus on anatomy - an area he'd enjoyed so far as a medical student, but he also had the freedom to explore teaching and learning, and the factors that affect this at Sheffield Medical School.

Baoli sitting on the grass in front of the University accommodation

My MSc helped me to build my skills and confidence in the lab

Baoli Ding Research focus: exosomes

Baoli loved working in the lab as part of her MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology degree. By learning a variety of techniques throughout the year with the support of her supervisors, Baoli is now looking to expand her knowledge further with a PhD.