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.

Biosciences graduate Tegan Fitch dressed for her placement in blue scrubs

Tegan Fitch - from Biomedical Science to Trainee Clinical Scientist

Tegan Fitch Now: Trainee Clinical Scientist, Manchester Foundation Trust NHS

Tegan is now a Trainee Clinical Scientist in Audiology. It's thanks to her academic foundation, as well as her involvement with placements, volunteering and societies here at Sheffield that set her up with the knowledge and experience she needed to secure a place on the competitive NHS Scientist Training Programme.

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My experience on the MSc has inspired me to pursue a PhD

Sruthi Kannel Suresh MSc Biomedical Science

Sruthi chose to study the Biomedical Science MSc to really hone her lab skills and get extra experience carrying out her own research projects. During her research project, Sruthi collaborated with PhD students in the school which has inspired her to take this route in the future.

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The MSc brought together the areas I'm most interested in

Anshita Pasari MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Anshita's background in botany meant she was keen to specialise in molecular biology at masters level. Having previously worked on a biotechnology project, the MSc at Sheffield offered the perfect blend to match her interests.

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My MSc research project was in partnership with the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust

Marie Brown MSc Biodiversity and Conservation

Marie completed her MSc research project in partnership with the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, recording bird song in the Grenoside Woods. The results she found will directly benefit the work of the trust in the future.

Abinaya Ramesh

The skills I picked up at Sheffield played a significant role in my employability

Abinaya Ramesh MSc Human and Molecular Genetics

Thanks to the technical skills she gained on her course, including molecular cloning, Abinaya is now taking the first steps to pursue her dream of becoming a geneticist.

Khushboo Malhotra

The course director helped me to get to where I am today

Khushboo Malhotra MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Khushboo is now a Microbiology Laboratory Technician at Isopharm here in Sheffield, using the lab techniques she learnt on her course every day, and teaching her colleagues how to use them too!

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc

My year studying Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc

Linshu Xiong Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc

Linshu was looking for a hands-on masters course to build on her undergraduate studies in biotechnology. This course gave Linshu technical skills training including how to use industry-standard lab equipment, ready to pursue a PhD.

Yeh Chi

I wanted to become more knowledgeable in my field of ecological consultancy

Yeh Chi MSc Biodiversity and Conservation

Following his undergraduate degree, Yeh worked for Taiwan Rivers Network but soon discovered how much he'd benefit from gaining high-level skills in conservation and biodiversity through a masters. After his supervisor recommended Sheffield, Yeh came to study with us and has loved getting close to nature in the Peak District.

Niall Bradshaw

I draw upon what I learned at Sheffield pretty much every day

Niall Bradshaw BSc Biology with a Modern Language (now BSc Biology)

Niall's final year research project really helped to set the direction for what he wanted to do next. Niall chose to stay in Sheffield after his BSc, completing an MRes, followed by a PhD. Niall now works for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and draws upon what he learned at Sheffield almost every day.

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From BSc Zoology to a career in genomics

Lizzie Waddilove MSc Human and Molecular Genetics

Whilst studying BSc Zoology at Sheffield, Lizzie became interested in genomics and its applications to human health. Thanks to the in-depth laboratory training Lizzie received on the Human and Molecular Genetics MSc, she's now secured a job at the prestigious Francis Crick Institute in London.

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship 2025