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.

Nicolina on a skiing trip, at the top of a snowy mountain

After my MSc I was hired at the prestigious Max-Planck Neurobiology Institute

Nicolina Zjacic Graduate role: Research Assistant at Max-Planck Neurobiology Institute

The MSc Human and Molecular Genetics helped Nicolina to develop strong independent research skills and gain essential hands-on lab experience, resulting in a coveted graduate role as a research assistant and her dream PhD at the University of Zurich.

Amit out on a walk in the Peak District

My MSc gave me the confidence to pursue a career in clinical genetics

Amit Thapa Graduate role: Medical Laboratory Assistant at Viapath, London bridge

After completing the MSc, Amit secured offers of employment from the NHS as a Genetic Technologist, and from Viapath (private pathology services) as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA).

Eleni stands in front of her poster exhibition at the University

On my MSc I received training from scientists, clinicians and experts from public health

Eleni Koursari Research project: identifying novel biomarkers to detect antimicrobial-resistant typhoid fever

Having perviously studied Medical Biochemistry, Eleni was attracted to her MSc by the global scale of challenges faced in the field of antimicrobial resistance. She is currently completing a research project identifying novel biomarkers to detect antimicrobial-resistant typhoid fever, and hopes to continue her research in AMR as a PhD student.

Chloe Preston

After my MSc I plan to pursue a career in antimicrobial policy

Chloe Preston MSc Antimicrobial Resistance

The MSc in Antimicrobial Resistance has given Chloe a deeper insight into the current challenges that the world is facing with AMR and she now plans to progress her career within global policy and current clinical practice.

Tilly sitting outside in front of mountains

My MRes gave me the freedom to explore my own ideas

Tilly Dixon Research project: exploring the relationship between climate change and agricultural intensification

As part of her MRes Ecology and Environment research project, Tilly is investigating how the declining microbe content of soils will affect the resistance and resilience of grasses to extreme drought. Important research in response to the major challenge of climate change.

Tom Pearson

I’ve seen some amazing wildlife including Tapir, Crab-eating Foxes and Macaws

Tom Pearson Fieldwork undertaken at a sustainable logging company, Rondônia, Brazil

Tom chose to study MRes Ecology and Environment at Sheffield because of the course’s project focus. As part of his project, Tom has just begun fieldwork in Rondônia, Brazil where he’s investigating the impact of skid roads on young tree diversity and mortality.

Ge Zhang working with a microscope in the lab

My MRes made me love research even more

Ge Zhang Research focus: the various spermathecae of the female Tenebrio Molitor (mealworm)

Ge came to Sheffield from China to study for her MRes Ecology and Environment degree. With her supervisor’s support, Ge is hoping this research experience will help her to progress onto a PhD.

Gabriel checks plants in the controlled environment facility

Everyone at Enza has been very welcoming and I'm really enjoying my time in the Netherlands

Gabriel Robinson Research project: undertaken with Enza Zaden, a plant breeding company in the Netherlands

Gabriel chose to spend six months working for plant breeding company, Enza Zaden in the Netherlands as part of his MRes Plant and Microbial Biology degree. This experience and his study in Sheffield is preparing him well to take the next step in his career.

Emily working in the lab

My placement gave me an insight into alternative careers within research

Emily Shone Research project: undertaken at Rothamsted Research

Emily chose to complete her research project with Rothamsted Research, one of the oldest agricultural research institutions in the world as part of her MRes Plant and Microbial Biology degree. After she graduates, Emily hopes to complete a PhD.

Sam Fenton look for wildlife in rockpools

The highlight for me was the two months I spent in Tjärnö, Sweden

Sam Fenton Work placement: Sven Lovén Centre for Marine Infrastructure, Tjärnö, Sweden

Sam spent two months in Sweden as part of his MRes Evolution and Behaviour degree, completing field work investigating local adaptation in snails. In the future, Sam plans to complete a PhD to continue his study of evolution - a route he hadn't explored before he began this course.

Four students laughing while sat at a bench, outside the Students' Union

International Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.