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Personal Statement:Biochemistry 7TSR Wiki > University > Applying to University > Personal Statement Library > Biochemistry/biomedical science
Biochemistry Personal StatementI have an inquisitive mind and this has led me to choose a career in science. Science offers answers to questions about the world that we live in as well as how we ourselves function as an organism. It’s related to everything around us and is continuously progressing with new discoveries and techniques developing all the time to help us live our lives more comfortably than generations before us. Human anatomy and physiology is where my interest lies as I’m curious about how the body works not only under normal circumstances but also how it reacts to disease and illness. Having seen the affects of disease firsthand it got me questioning the reasons behind the symptoms that we see and to want to understand how diseases develop on a cellular level as well as the factors that can affect health. I chose this degree as I want a career that will allow me to use the scientific knowledge gained and put it into practical use and also a career which will allow me to be able to help people. My interest in human anatomy and disease was further developed during a visit to the Body Worlds exhibition by Gunther von Hagens in 2008. It was inspiring to see the different exhibits and it gave me a chance to observe the different organs and structures within the human body as they really are and to recognise the diversity of each structure. The most captivating part was the segment on disease and poor health that emphasized the effects of lung cancer and osteoarthritis as well as other diseases. Currently I am studying an access to science course which has allowed me to appreciate the importance of chemistry in understanding biological effects. Through my studies in science I’ve been able to learn about many interesting topics such as the use of genetic engineering in health, DNA and protein synthesis and genetics. An assignment I particularly enjoyed was on diagnosing diseases, where I learned about how monoclonal antibodies are produced and used to diagnose and treat disease. Also I learned about the uses of antibody-directed enzyme pro-drug therapy in the treatment of cancerous cells. With the advanced techniques currently used, cancer is not as deadly as it once was and this allows me to be confident that with further research cancer can be treated successfully more frequently. College has given me the opportunity to enhance and gain skills in research, organisation and time management as well as numerous other study skills which I am confident will benefit me at higher study. It has also allowed me to develop my laboratory skills. At university I look forward to studying topics that I’ve just been introduced to at level three, particularly modules in genetics, immunology and pathology as well as getting more practical experience within a laboratory. Apart from science I have many interests, especially art and design. Being a keen artist, I enjoy painting predominantly abstract works and I also like designing and making clothing. Through this I have acquired skills in accuracy and attention to detail. During the summer I like to play tennis doubles, which has helped develop my teamwork abilities and made me aware of the importance of good communication to ensure a successful outcome. This course will provide me with the skills and knowledge needed to work competently within a laboratory and it covers subjects that I am most interested in learning, therefore I am certain it is the right programme for me. Although the course is very demanding, I am confident that along with my penchant for science and my hardworking attitude I will be able to succeed. Universities Applied to:
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