My father worked as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry, and I have always found hearing about his work fascinating. Learning about the anatomy of the human body, with its level of detail and precision both at home, as well as at school, was something I’ve always enjoyed. However, my interest for Biomedical Sciences in particular, has only recently been discovered. I find the results of the body’s reactions to certain chemicals and toxins truly fascinating, and the complexity of all living organisms astounding. I soon decided from here that a career in science was for me, and in order to achieve this, I continued to study Biology and Chemistry at AS-level. Although I especially enjoyed the human biology and genetics topics within my biology course, I enjoyed the challenges both courses brought me, …show more content…
The course has prepared me with a strong foundation of knowledge, ready for my Biomedical Degree, but has also given me other useful skills, such as analytical skills and the ability to organise my time effectively. I also study A levels in Graphic Design and Business Studies, these have both greatly enhanced my essay writing skills, ability to analyse situations, and the creativity I have developed has helped me approach problems in more effective, unique manners. I am able to write confidently, and with lots of detail, stemming mainly from my Business Studies course, which I believe will be very useful to me at University, as well as later in life. Whilst I was studying AS level Chemistry, I learned how to use a great deal of complex calculations confidently and gained further analytical skills from this. Being able to analyse and deduce is a key area of all sciences, particularly practical work and will therefore also assist me in the long term. I feel as though my A levels are varied subject choices, however have prepared me excellently for further scientific
I have always been inspired by the workings of chemistry and mathematics. My studies of these subjects have developed my understanding and have made me pursue my interest in these two topics. I want to take up chemistry as it involves a large amount of mathematics which I value and understand to be challenging, yet very enjoyable, as there is always an alternative route to obtain the answer. Additionally, I am drawn to the course because it is a mixture of all these exacting subjects, forming a degree that is very demanding and stimulating. Chemists are constantly thinking of new ways to produce viable drugs containing different isomers to improve the pharmaceutical sector using mathematical equations. Chemistry is about innovation, applying information to new areas and how to do things better than they were before, the degree appeals to and fascinates me.
My A-level studies are Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Design Technology. I have always been fascinated by numbers and this interest is continuing, hence my choices in A-level subjects. I enjoy the application of Mathematics to Physics. In Design Technology I can be creative and at the same time use my knowledge of Mathematics and Physics to help solve problems.
Oftentimes when we are children, we dream of what we would like to be when we are adults. Some of us dream of becoming famous, others dream of careers that represent honor and prestige. Interestingly enough, at such a young most of us never consider the journey a career will require us to endure. Take becoming a neurologist for example; one could argue numerous ways of attaining such a position. It is a fact, however, that in the pursuit of a medical degree, the combination of major and minor during one’s undergraduate years is key in the future success of an aspiring student. In light of this, the most ideal major and minor combination, in order to become a neurologist, is a major of biology with a minor of chemistry.
High School has helped me to refine this passion to the field of biological sciences with my particular interest being molecular genetics. My peers called my "crazy" for undertaking all three science subjects in my HSC course, but for me there really was no other choice. I have excelled in biology with a trial exam mark of 97%. Within the component of advanced molecular genetics of this course my mark of 100% reflects the love and passion I feel towards this subject, and I am extremely proud to be ranked number one in a very competitive class of sixteen. While biology has been my favourite subject I have also excelled in Physics and Chemistry ranking first and second in these su...
My academic programme includes Business Studies, Geography and Biology; subjects that will help contribute to the foundations of my future business career. My main reason for wanting to go to university is to fulfil my goals and ambitions; as well as broadening my knowledge in every aspect of the course, and thus gain new skills. Taking Business
Studying Economics at A-Level has developed my essay writing skills so I am able to argue by analysing and evaluating relevant points in a topic. It has also enlightened me with certain effects of law and decisions made by the government and businesses on civilisation, whereas from ICT I have developed a solid understanding of an area which is playing an increasingly important role in today's society around the world. Textiles has not just acknowledged me on the making process of garments, it has given me the business understanding of finance and advertisement aspects of it.
Attached to this, you will find my application and resume for an opportunity to join your research team. As a sophomore at the Indiana University majoring in Animal Behavior, the ocean’s biology and ecology truly fascinates me. Upon reading the recent open position for your research institution, I knew that I had to apply. My qualifications include dedication to research and a thorough knowledge of the unique marine environment through multiple research projects.
It wasn't until I began GCSE that I ever began to think of maths as something to take further in life. I appreciated the satisfaction of getting questions right after working through the problems. I then went on to take a level math which was a small leap from GCSE as we started to study new concepts. Working through the more complex question has helped to enhance my ability to analyse information which I believe will apply to all aspect of life. I’m interested in taking an accounting and finance course at university because I feel that it will fuel my logical and ambitious nature.
I am currently taking Maths, Chemistry and Biology to Advanced Higher, all of which are challenging and stimulating subjects. They have all influenced me in different ways and were integral in my decision to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. They have also helped me obtain a foundation of core skills and extended knowledge to hopefully prepare me undertaking my desired degree. There is no doubt that Maths and chemistry have helped fine tune and advance my problem solving skills and think in a more logical manner, all of which I believe to be essential for this degree.
Undertaking A-Levels has given me underpinning knowledge, which will be necessary for me to thrive in Audiology. It has expanded my understanding and knowledge about the world we live in and has made me recognise how something so ‘simple’ such as hearing, in actuality is exceedingly complex. Studying Biology has offered me a direct look into the development of the world in a biological sense and it provides me with an understanding of how certain functions within the human body operate. My studies in Chemistry have allowed me to be
I find it amazing that there are many processes which are taking part in our bodies right now even though we might know nothing about them because they work on their own. I want to discover something nobody has discovered before and I know that this course can help me achieve it. With the help this course could give me, I would like to understand how body systems work together and how they react to diseases. I enjoy learning about subjects I find interesting, such as biology and chemistry (especially if the discussed topic is about human and physiology). I prepare for tests about human biology more than my classmates do.
With nearly three full years studying the subject, I haven’t lost any interest in more complex ideas on the subject. With that in mind, I also realized that working in a lab setting for at least a portion of the time would be much better for me than the nine to five desk job of a computer programmer. For both of these reasons, I have decided that chemistry is going to be the main subject I dedicate my studies to. To continue working towards my goal of being a top chemist, I am attending Washington University in St. Louis for my bachelor’s degree. There I will be double majoring in chemistry and mathematics, allowing me to have a more diverse skillset than if I were to have
After finishing Honors Biology with Mrs. Gupte sophomore year, I was not entirely convinced that a major or career in biology would be fitting for me. However, after my experiences in your class and Bio lab with Ms. Holm Anderson, I found a much greater interest in the field of biology and will consider it as a possible career or major pursuit. Over the summer, I hope to extend my interest in biology by being a part of a regenerative medicine program over the summer and numerous job shadowings, hopefully at a hospital and in a formal lab. Although many of the topics we covered in AP biology were similar to what was previously covered in other classes, I felt we went more in depth which allowed me to better understand what the field of biology truly is. I also enjoyed all the labs we did, especially at the end of the year, glowing bacteria and the gel electrophoresis.
Throughout my studies, I have developed an intense interest in Biology. I am interested in the knowledge and understanding of biological processes occurring at cellular level, and thinking about answers to the unknown, for example the biological importance of sleep. I am also fascinated by genetics because it amazes me, how a single gene mutation will cause the entire amino acid sequence to change, which will cause a widespread impact on the organism, and change how they interact with the environment. My interest in Biology has motivated me, to read some "Biological Sciences Review" articles that have broadened my knowledge beyond the exam specification. In one of the articles, I have found out that hydrogen peroxide is released, when the lysosome
To my dismay, I found many of these courses lacked the rigorous academic curriculum that my scientific interests demanded. I felt uninspired in the absence of thought-provoking questions and lacked the passion to excel academically. Only when I found the right balance of academic load and scientific interest did my performance improve significantly. From then on, academic successes came naturally as my courses were both intellectually challenging and scientifically stimulating. My most rewarding experiences came from graduate-level courses, as graduate students shared my passion for research and encouraged my scientific exploration.