Postgraduate student profiles

Shengda Hou

Communication ability is quite important in study. The academic staff here are willing to help solve the difficulties.

Shengda Hou MSc Pharmaceutical Engineering

Shengda Hou studied MSc Pharmaceutical Engineering and is now working in big pharma in China.

Christina J Vanhinsbergh

The foundational knowledge you gain during your studies will help with later job applications

Christina J Vanhinsbergh MSc Biological and Bioprocess Engineering

Christina J Vanhinsbergh studied the MSc Biological and Bioprocess Engineering. Now she's a Senior Scientist at AstraZeneca.

Student Guillermo standing in the Diamond

The city of Sheffield is one that embraces you and makes you feel warm

Guillermo Zavala Winner of a Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

“By coming to Sheffield, you will not only become a better professional but a better person thanks to all of the experiences you’ve had.”

MSc(Eng) Aerospace Materials graduate Jamin Daniel Selvakumar

I worked on a multi-disciplinary based research project, so I got to work in four or five different laboratories

Jamin Daniel Selvakumar Aerospace Materials MSc(Eng)

Jamin Daniel Selvakumar graduated in 2019 with an MSc(Eng) Aerospace Materials. He enjoyed the research side of his course and now is employed as a research scientist at the National Physical Laboratory

Dhia Binti Nor Shaharom

I was given the freedom to direct and steer how I wanted the labs to be conducted.

Dhia Binti Nor Shaharom Polymers and Composites MSc(Eng)

Materials Science and Engineering graduate, Dhia, enjoyed polymers and composites so much that she decided to stay on to study our MSc(Eng) Polymers and Composites.

Jiajie Mo

Sheffield is one of the best universities to specialise in industrial subjects.

Jiajie Mo Polymers and Composites MSc(Eng)

Jiajie graduated with a 2:2 in Materials Science and Engineering and wanted to increase his knowledge of Polymers and Composites.

Student Maria standing in the Diamond

The great thing about Materials Science is that it's a field that is related and connected to many others.

Graciela Vazquez Aerospace Materials MSc(Eng)

Having gained experience working in the aerospace industry, Graciela chose to study a masters degree in Aerospace Materials.

Materials Science and Engineering Alumna Hadiza

There are so many opportunities for students to travel, meet new people and work on exciting projects.

Hadiza Mohammed Nuclear Science and Technology MSc

Nuclear Materials MSc student took her experiences of studying in Sheffield to build her career in the nuclear energy industry in France.

Materials MSc Graduate Ebbie Varghese

My focus was primarily on developing my knowledge and skills as a Material scientist

Ebbie Varghese Studying at University of Sheffield gave me a great learning experience

Ebbie wanted to develop the Materials Science and Engineering knowledge and skills that he gained at Mahatma Gandhi University by studying a postgraduate degree at the University of Sheffield.

Materials MSc Graduate Roger Del Barco

I personally think that the “Steel City” is the right place to go if you are interested in Materials Science.

Roger Del Barco The “Steel City” is the right place to go if you are interested in Materials Science

Roger came from Bolivia to study for a Masters in Materials Science and Engineering in Sheffield. He found that the course developed him professionally and personally, and that life outside university was very rewarding.

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