Undergraduate student profiles

We asked some of our students and graduates to share their experiences of studying mathematics and statistics at the University of Sheffield, and to tell us what they've ended up doing with their degree.

Black and white head shot of Chris Knapp

"My work is mainly concerned with constructing graph algorithms and determining the computational complexity of computing them"

Chris Knapp MMath Mathematics

Chris' MMath at Sheffield was what inspired him to go on to do a PhD in combinatorics.

Student Hailey Pottinger stood in front of a brick wall smiling

I've found that employers always value the skills that maths students can bring to a role

Hailey Pottinger Mathematics MMath

After graduating, Hailey joined the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme. The mathematical and problem solving skills Hailey learned during her MMath degree helped her secure her place on the scheme, and management roles in the NHS.

Guopeng Li sat in front of a plain white wall and a plant

I think second and third year are genuinely designed to suit different people with different career pathways

Guopeng Li BSc Mathematics

After moving from China to Sheffield for his degree, Guopeng has found a way to tailor his degree to suit his future career paths, and has found Sheffield to be an easy city to settle in to.

A photo of Nicola Brant smiling in a cafe

"In my placement, I have built on the analytical skills that I have learnt in my degree so far, as well as leadership and teamwork"

Nicola Brant Mathematics with Placement Year BSc

Nicola completed a BSc with a Placement Year, spending a year of her course working for the Department for Work and Pensions as an Operational Researcher.

A profile image of Rachael Batteson smiling in front of a yellow background

I analyse the cost-effectiveness of new drugs, to see if they are viable to be accepted within the NHS, or other countries' health care systems

Rachael Batteson BSc Mathematics

Rachael works in health economics, using the analysis and problem solving skills she got from her maths degree to assess the viability of new drugs.

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