Biology Personal Statement Essay

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From Natural selection to the discovery of DNA, the scientific community has been constantly enlightened by biological breakthroughs which now play a vital role in our understanding of the world today. It is great discoveries like this that have inspired me to study biology at University. Biology is the science of life- to unravel its secrets through dedication, research and a deeper understanding of how nature works at both a cellular and universal level, would be one of my goals. I hope to continue my journey towards this goal at your university. Biology is a vast field and I have been particularly drawn to Microbiology. Having ten times more bacterial than human cells inside me, it makes me curious and leaves me wanting …show more content…

It is an interesting article which uncovers bacteria that feed off pure energy. It touches on how they could be used in creating biomachines which can 'clean up sewage or contaminated groundwater while using their own power' drawn from the surroundings. I think this could be a great way to save energy in the future especially with the rapid depletion of fossil fuels. This motivated me to research bacteria that are unique and have other practical uses. I found out about extremophile bacteria which thrive in highly alkaline conditions, scientists believe they can be used in the disposal of nuclear waste. In school, I have demonstrated my analytical, research and evaluation skills through my AS biology coursework entitled, 'What is the best way to control blood sugar levels in type 2 Diabetes?' I looked at how effective the use of Metformin is by exploring clinical trials and comparing it to other solutions. I came to the conclusion that Metformin

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