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Biotechnology and Bioengineering
personal statement
Why do you want to pursue postgraduate study?
Further my future career prospects - research
Reasons for wanting to study at uni of kent?
The school of biosciences has an amazing array of research which is of interest to me including:
When completing my dissertation of point of care tests for use in resource limited settings I came across a poc test developed by Dr. Rooney for diagnosis of human African tryponosomiasis which is now undergoing clinical trials. I would love to be a part of a university community which is making such important discoveries which could have a positive impact on people worldwide.
Why is this particular course of most interest to you?
I have always been interested in a career in research and biotechnology and bioengineering are such rapidly developing areas
My interest in biotechnology grew when writing my dissertation into xxx, I researched a range of diagnostic methods and how they have been adapted so they can be applied in these areas was so interesting to me.
What aspects of this course are of particular interest to you?
Journal club presentation - did one in a group in my third year about methods of bioprinting hearts for cardiovascular disease patients. Presented via. webex due to pandemic, would enjoy the opportunity to take on this alone and be able to present it properly. I enjoy learning about current innovative research.
I am very interested in genetics so the gene expression and engineering looks exciting. Throughout my degree I have always chosen to base my coursework on genetics as much as possible. Essay about canavan disease, genetic basis of disease, science diary on gene therapy for X-SCID
Cancer optional modules - cancer coursework for genetic basis of disease. Designed a novel cancer, this gave me a deeper insight into all the mechanisms behind how different mutations lead to initiation of cancer and the mechanisms behind the pathology as well as different treatment methods.
Cancer therapeutics unit - would love to learn more about personalised medicine, Jeremy mills seminar about tamoxifen doses depending on whether they are fast metabolisers.
Cancer research in focus - seminars from researchers about current developments in cancer research, I have experience in this setting due to IBBS seminars I attended throughout my third year
Previous academic and practical experience that shows interest in your chosen subject?
Biomedical toolbox
Experience with case studies, taking patient information and using it to diagnose them, assess treatment options and critically discuss their prognosis
What skills do you have that will help you make the transition between undergraduate and postgraduate study and make you succeed in the research area?
Academic writing and research skills - essays, literature review dissertation
mathematics and statistical analysis - 100% in first year maths and stats exam including SPSS
Reflective skills - case studies portfolio
Technology - created a video and did a presentation via webex
communication - group work, society