Personal Statement:Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science 1

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Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science Personal Statement

For my tenth birthday, my parents gave me a chemistry set. Playing with this kick started my interest in chemistry. Since then, I have been curious about how chemicals around the house work and interact, such as the chemicals used to test my parents’ marine tank to determine the levels of pH, salinity and chemicals in the tank.

When I studied chemistry at college, I was deeply interested and would like to study this further. One of the most enjoyable aspects of the course was putting the theory I learned into practise in the form of experiments. The unit that interested me most was analytical chemistry.

Over the last few years, I have been prescribed a variety of drugs including steroids and immunosupressants. Having been prescribed these, I was interested to learn the way that they worked. This sparked my curiosity in how the chemicals within these drugs interact with the body. I would like to learn more about the process of developing a new drug: how the chemicals are discovered, the methods of production and how it is tested and analysed to ensure that it is safe.

I have arranged to undertake some work experience as an assistant to one of the pharmacists working at Manchester Royal Infirmary. I will be working closely with the pharmacist on their day to day duties such as seeing to patients working in the hospital pharmacy. I feel this will be advantageous to me as I will learn more about the drugs and the active ingredients and their uses in treating patients.

University is the next step for me in learning about pharmaceuticals and chemistry and expanding my knowledge in that area.

I am also curious about many other things, both scientific and non-scientific. For instance, I taught myself some A-level particle physics because I found it interesting. I also try and find out as much as I can about subjects that interest me.

My main interest is music. For the last six years, I have played the guitar. Since then, I have also taken up the bass guitar and keyboard. Doing all this practise and musical studying takes a lot of dedication and passion, but I feel this is worthwhile for something I enjoy. I find that as well as playing other people’s songs and pieces, as I also take pleasure in writing my own music. As well as practising on my own, I enjoy playing with friends and family. I have learnt to work as part of team while playing as a member of bands, listening to other people’s ideas and contributing my own.

Some of my other hobbies include rock climbing and skateboarding. I enjoy both these sports as they provide a challenge and an opportunity to push my limit, whether it is a difficult climbing route or learning a new trick on the skateboard. Both of these sports are very sociable and I have made many friends through them.

I did a try dive in Gran Canaria and since then I have gained my PADI Open Water SCUBA qualification. I also spend time reading and studying different things to find out how they work and why they work. I also enjoy spending time with friends participating in sports such as skateboarding and BMXing, as well as watching films and socialising with my friends.

After I have finished my studies at university, I intend to go on and work in a pharmaceutical laboratory. I would also consider doing a postgraduate course to further my knowledge in the area of pharmaceuticals and analytical chemistry. As I am constantly trying to expand my knowledge of both chemical and pharmaceutical areas, I feel undertaking a career in pharmaceutical research would be highly stimulating and rewarding. I am certain that a career in research would not only offer me a highly stimulating position, but also offer me the chance to expand my knowledge as I’m working in order to find the most efficient methods and compounds for the drug I am attempting to create.

Universities Applied to:

• Hull University
• Manchester Metropolitan University

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