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The complexity of the human body is what I find most interesting, especially the immune system and the impacts it has on our daily lives when dealing with cancer and genetic disorders and I want to have a better understanding of the common illnesses around us. My desire to study
Biomedical Sciences is supported by the experience I have gained at A-level. I have an in depth understanding of the human body's ability to fight diseases. I have gained laboratory skills and enhanced my analytical thinking techniques, interlinking various points to produce the most suitable response to a hypothesis, vital for a role in Biomedicine. My mathematical prowess has given me new ways to deal with a given problem. As a linguist, speaking
Portuguese, Italian, some French and
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I decided to study this in more depth, reading articles where I found that BRCA1 and
BRCA2 genes have been found to be linked to breast cancer and one of the reasons women get it far more than men is due to their lifetime oestrogen exposure. I undertook two work placements; two weeks at the Laurel Lodge Clinic, Hillingdon and one week at Hillingdon
Hospital. I saw the communication skills needed between researchers, nurses and doctors and worked with neurologists. The day consisted of regular check-ups and prescribing medicine for
Parkinson's patients. I saw how diverse the world of medicine is and the importance of sensitivity when dealing with patients. With the pathologists I learnt how blood cultures are analysed and how Microbiologists perform Gram stains on the blood to identify the bacteria and the need to share results with the doctors.
I witnessed an incident in which the neurologist advised that a patient with Parkinson's should be taken to a care home as her stage was serious and her daughter burst out crying. I saw the neurologist empathising with the patient and her family. I saw first-hand
I believe I have great analytical skills and attention to every detail due to the sensitivity of the experiments we had to undertake in a laboratory. Looking after one’s health is very important as it helps us to stay away from diseases and live a happy life, which is why I personally worship my health. Therefore, I find it rather interesting to study about the diseases and it’s adverse effects on one’s health. In future, after completing my University, I have a strong desire to help the poor and illiterate people who don’t have access to the healthcare facilities. Since high school, science has always been a subject of interest to me.
As a food science major with an interest in nutritional sciences the regulation of lipid synthesis would be a comprehensive topic that would allow me to develop my research abilities in a setting applicable to both my major and my interests. Using molecular biology and chemical processes, assisting in determining what mechanism is used to how phosphorylated PA phosphatase would allow me to learn both new lab techniques and new concepts in the fields of microbiology and biochemistry. My interests in food science have always been with either food microbiology or food chemistry with some interest in sensory science. I hope to explore all of these fields of food science during my time here at Rutgers to aid me in finding what I love to do. Along
The one instant I can pinpoint as the genesis of my interest in biomedical science was the winter of sixth grade, when I picked up a book on creativity and the brain. I found it fascinating, but what really struck me was that here was a several hundred page book that mostly talked about how little we knew about its topic. It made me think. This was supposed to be a book about how much we’ve learned, and what it’s saying is that the progress we’ve made is only in finding out how little we know. This didn’t upset me; it made me curious. Because, of all the things that we should know about, surely our own minds and our own bodies are paramount among them, and yet we still have so much to learn. I’ve since learned that this phenomenon is not restricted to the biological – gravity is one of the most important things in our lives, yet we do not know its cause. But the biomedical questions continue to fascinate me, perhaps because the answers are so vital. Sure, cosmology is intriguing, but what about a cure for cancer, or even the common cold? What about a way of repairing or bypass...
The human body is a remarkable and intricate machine with a complexity that is still beyond our understanding. From the DNA, to cells and proteins, there is a vast world we do not yet comprehend. And that is what I find most exciting: looking for the answers hidden inside us at every beating of our hearts. The fact that we can use the knowledge we acquire from unveiling the secrets of the human body and apply it to medicine to diagnose and treat diseases, has been my main reason for wanting to become a Biomedical scientist.
My desire of studying biomedical sciences stems from my sciences interest, as it demonstrates a world not visible to the naked eye, plays a big role in everyday life. science specifically biology and chemistry are stimulating and challenging subjects , over the years of studying them ,my interest has increased because learning things about how our bodies function and how it relates to god’s creation is particularly interesting for me. I also find it very important because I’m Muslim. The biomedical science degree will open for me the door to learn more about the vast field of biology and its branches to a greater depth. I developed my knowledge in the science field by taking support classes in the lab at school; I was fascinated by how the body can function in different circumstances and the complexity of DNA, different organisms, chemical reactions, and also very importantly the mathematical aspect which gives me the chance to develop and use my logic and it inform me to new ways of looking at given problems.
Statement of Interest: Growing up, I have never been the healthiest child. Born with meconium aspiration syndrome, I have underwent four surgeries before reaching adolescence, and have iron deficiency currently. But when I meet patients struggling with cancer, or diabetes, I’ve realized I’m lucky. I’m not confined in bed, suffering from brain cancer; I don’t have to take insulin every day, constantly checking blood sugar levels. Like many, I’ve taken life for granted; so whenever I study biology, specifically pathophysiology, I’m reminded that there are others out there who’ve endured unbelievable pain.
Biomedical science may seem to be wearisome to a few but to me there is nothing more profound. I find its unparalleled mixture of Engineering and Life Sciences fascinating. I pursued a Major in Mechanical Engineering from Shiv Nadar University, India, and through the inter-disciplinary training offered at the university, I was able to achieve a minor in Biotechnology. This allowed an exploration into the vast expanse of Biomedical Sciences. I believe that recent advances have blurred borders between various streams of sciences.
I have chosen to apply to your esteemed university because of your innovative science department. My goal is to major in Biomedical Engineering, so that I can research new ways to support others. Learning and discovering ways to help people with medical challenges is my passion. I will sacrifice many years learning in college, but I can connect this to times when I decide to study late or work on activities that could help my future everyday rather than hanging out with my friends. I understand that being disciplined now will build my strong work ethic.
I have been keen on chemistry and biology throughout my time at secondary school. I have always been amazed by human anatomy and physiology. I am particularly interested in understanding methods for diagnosing, analysing and treating disease. Ihope to study biomedical sciences because I wish to pursue a degree which will enable me to explore the world of science in much greater depth and widen my understanding of the role of science in the modern world. I feel that a degree in biomedical sciences will broaden my perspectives and enable me to use my scientific skills in full. I enjoy reading widely on a range of scientific subjects, and look forward to the opportunity that a biomedical science degree will give me to pursue these interests further.
I have always been intrigued by the field of science and that is the reason I pursued the field of Biochemistry for my undergraduate studies. How The Human body works and the different determinants that can affect one's health or a community as a whole have always been captivating to me. I wanted to emerge in a profession that is beneficial for me, my community, and the world I live in. I came to realize through various science courses and health care experiences that a career in health care was the best path for me to outreach my community and the world.
I climbed down off of the wooden stool in the middle of the room, going to my mother as she peered through the microscope. My mom got her degree as a medical technologist and in the early years of my life she sometimes took me along to work at the lab where she developed vaccines for bacterial infections in turkeys. I wandered around the machines, stopping to ask for the purpose of each button and my love for science began. The elementary years of my life were filled with books from the nonfiction section: starfish to robots, planets to plants. Transitioning to middle and high school, I filled downtime with TedTalks from futurists talking about changing our chemical structure to reshape evolution and PodCasts contemplating the ethics of studying
Science has provided me a more better understanding of the mysteries of the world, not only has it broadened my understanding of the world around me, but it potentially allows me to influence and develop accepted scientific knowledge and provide skills needed to approach most matters in a reasoned and analytical manner. Over the last decade substantial strides has been made in medical research, and disease. Civilization itself solely relies upon such advances, thus the urge to contribute has long since ignited my interest in a biomedical science course. Alongside the need to apply biology based science to medical use, the opportunity to evaluate the efficiency of treatment, and research into the causes and remedies of disease has provided further motivation to steer me towards a well regarded and compelling specialty known as pathology.
Personal Statement Luckily for me as I have dreamt since childhood, the early years of my career has been fulfilling. Although not precisely the original plan after I moved to Minnesota from Nigeria the country of my birth – my current career path has opened up opportunities for me to explore my childhood scientific curiosities. With much of my career still ahead, pursuing further education in the field is imperative to advancing myself, my family and improve the community I grew up in: This is precisely the reason I am applying for the Master of Biological Sciences program at the University of Minnesota. Despite personal life struggles throughout college, I prepared for my career by obtaining a Bachelors of Science degree in Biotechnology
I came to Andrews University to do my master in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) in 2012. As a prerequisite for master, I started with a clinical year that included training at Hinsdale Hospital for 6 months. It was great experience to work in microbiology as part of my clinical. I gained extensive experience during this internship as a trainee in a hospital, working in all medical laboratory departments. I spent one month in the microbiology department and worked with different types of instruments such as BACTC (Automated blood culture) and VITEK 2 (Identification of microbe).
I recall my earliest impression of medicine when my father made frequent trips to the hospital to treat his chest pains. The care and treatment the doctors bestowed on my father sparked a desire to one day become a physician myself. As I embarked on my journey to reach my destination, I stumbled across multiple paths, hesitant to take my first steps. I finally discovered the answers to my uncertainty when I made a visit to my dermatologist, who is affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center. He explained that NYU had a distinguished pre-professional medicine program and exemplary research facilities.