Learning invaluable skills on my placement year

My placement year was based in Stevenage at one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world - GSK.

During my year I worked as a Process Chemist where I was concerned with the optimisation of a three-step synthesis of a tris-nitrile amide towards a pharmaceutical target.

During this time I learnt many skills that have proven invaluable upon returning to my masters year. A few of those being time management, public speaking, presentation skills, problem solving and teamwork.

Emma Pye

MChem Chemistry with Study in Industry

One of the most important things I have taken away from this placement is how to act in a professional manner and interact with people from different walks of life. I also gained an appreciation for the drug discovery process.

Being based at GSK was truly an enjoyable experience where I got to challenge myself daily. Stevenage is also a 20 minute train journey away from London so there is plenty to see and do whilst based at GSK.

The University was extremely helpful when it came to addressing any queries I had regarding the distance learning modules.