University of Sheffield Biochemistry/ Cancer Biology Student- Ask me anything!
Hi Everyone,
My name is Sofia, and this is my 4th year as a student here at Sheffield. I first did a BSc in Biochemistry, and I am now an MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics student. I have really loved my time at Sheffield, with the city having a great mix of green spaces but also plenty to do! We have an award-winning student's union here at Sheffield and I have really enjoyed getting involved in many things that I would never have tried outside of university. For example, trying tennis and attending sketching classes! All of this can be found through the SU website, and it is a great way to meet friends with similar interests to you. In my first year I stayed in Froggatt in Endcliffe, which I really enjoyed and would definitely recommend
Please do ask me any questions you may have about the university, Sheffield as a city, accommodation, course-related information etc.
Sofia
My name is Sofia, and this is my 4th year as a student here at Sheffield. I first did a BSc in Biochemistry, and I am now an MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics student. I have really loved my time at Sheffield, with the city having a great mix of green spaces but also plenty to do! We have an award-winning student's union here at Sheffield and I have really enjoyed getting involved in many things that I would never have tried outside of university. For example, trying tennis and attending sketching classes! All of this can be found through the SU website, and it is a great way to meet friends with similar interests to you. In my first year I stayed in Froggatt in Endcliffe, which I really enjoyed and would definitely recommend
Please do ask me any questions you may have about the university, Sheffield as a city, accommodation, course-related information etc.
Sofia
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by University of Sheffield StudentsHi Everyone,
My name is Sofia, and this is my 4th year as a student here at Sheffield. I first did a BSc in Biochemistry, and I am now an MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics student. I have really loved my time at Sheffield, with the city having a great mix of green spaces but also plenty to do! We have an award-winning student's union here at Sheffield and I have really enjoyed getting involved in many things that I would never have tried outside of university. For example, trying tennis and attending sketching classes! All of this can be found through the SU website, and it is a great way to meet friends with similar interests to you. In my first year I stayed in Froggatt in Endcliffe, which I really enjoyed and would definitely recommend
Please do ask me any questions you may have about the university, Sheffield as a city, accommodation, course-related information etc.
Sofia
My name is Sofia, and this is my 4th year as a student here at Sheffield. I first did a BSc in Biochemistry, and I am now an MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics student. I have really loved my time at Sheffield, with the city having a great mix of green spaces but also plenty to do! We have an award-winning student's union here at Sheffield and I have really enjoyed getting involved in many things that I would never have tried outside of university. For example, trying tennis and attending sketching classes! All of this can be found through the SU website, and it is a great way to meet friends with similar interests to you. In my first year I stayed in Froggatt in Endcliffe, which I really enjoyed and would definitely recommend
Please do ask me any questions you may have about the university, Sheffield as a city, accommodation, course-related information etc.
Sofia
Hi! I've got an offer to study biology at Sheffield but am considering changing to biochem but don't want to rely on getting an A in chemistry - do you know how possible it would be to switch courses after getting my results? Also if I do end up on the normal biology course it looks like it would still be possible to take pretty much all of the biochem modules, did you find that anyone had any issues in terms of there not being able to take the modules they wanted to due to lack of space or because they had picked a certain pathway etc?
What did you think of the biochem course modules/structure (I didn't take A level maths but I did do core maths is there support available to help with maths skills if needed?) and specifically the teaching and resources at Sheffield? When I went to the offer holder day there seemed to be more of an emphasis on independent learning compared to York where they seemed to do a lot more workshops?
Also did you apply directly for the masters or decide along the way that that was what you wanted to do?
Thank you!!
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by devoted-giggleHi! I've got an offer to study biology at Sheffield but am considering changing to biochem but don't want to rely on getting an A in chemistry - do you know how possible it would be to switch courses after getting my results? Also if I do end up on the normal biology course it looks like it would still be possible to take pretty much all of the biochem modules, did you find that anyone had any issues in terms of there not being able to take the modules they wanted to due to lack of space or because they had picked a certain pathway etc?
What did you think of the biochem course modules/structure (I didn't take A level maths but I did do core maths is there support available to help with maths skills if needed?) and specifically the teaching and resources at Sheffield? When I went to the offer holder day there seemed to be more of an emphasis on independent learning compared to York where they seemed to do a lot more workshops?
Also did you apply directly for the masters or decide along the way that that was what you wanted to do?
Thank you!!
What did you think of the biochem course modules/structure (I didn't take A level maths but I did do core maths is there support available to help with maths skills if needed?) and specifically the teaching and resources at Sheffield? When I went to the offer holder day there seemed to be more of an emphasis on independent learning compared to York where they seemed to do a lot more workshops?
Also did you apply directly for the masters or decide along the way that that was what you wanted to do?
Thank you!!
hi devoted-giggle,
In terms of the admissions questions, it would probably be best to ask the admissions service for the most accurate and up-to-date information. You can find information on how to contact them here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/contact/prospective-students.
In terms of the structure of the course, I really enjoyed it! I also didn't do A level maths and was worried that would hold me back. I found it wasn't a problem as you can get a lot of support with maths! For example through the MASH support at the 301 Academic Skills centre. Here you can book 1-to-1 sessions to help with maths or statistics. Also, often lecturers are happy to explain these concepts again after the lecture as well, so there are a lot of ways you can get help with this!
Most university courses will involve some kind of independent learning as part of the degree. However, I did feel supported in my learning and the lecturers in the School of Biosciences are very passionate about what they teach and are happy to offer additional help with concepts you find more challenging. I originally applied for the integrated masters in Biochemistry but then switched to do a separate MSc in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics. I was always interested in disease, but this became specifically focussed on cancer throughout my BSc until I decided to switch. I am currently doing my MSc and I am really happy I choose to do the course
I hope this helped,
Sofia
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by University of Sheffield StudentsHi Everyone,
My name is Sofia, and this is my 4th year as a student here at Sheffield. I first did a BSc in Biochemistry, and I am now an MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics student. I have really loved my time at Sheffield, with the city having a great mix of green spaces but also plenty to do! We have an award-winning student's union here at Sheffield and I have really enjoyed getting involved in many things that I would never have tried outside of university. For example, trying tennis and attending sketching classes! All of this can be found through the SU website, and it is a great way to meet friends with similar interests to you. In my first year I stayed in Froggatt in Endcliffe, which I really enjoyed and would definitely recommend
Please do ask me any questions you may have about the university, Sheffield as a city, accommodation, course-related information etc.
Sofia
My name is Sofia, and this is my 4th year as a student here at Sheffield. I first did a BSc in Biochemistry, and I am now an MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics student. I have really loved my time at Sheffield, with the city having a great mix of green spaces but also plenty to do! We have an award-winning student's union here at Sheffield and I have really enjoyed getting involved in many things that I would never have tried outside of university. For example, trying tennis and attending sketching classes! All of this can be found through the SU website, and it is a great way to meet friends with similar interests to you. In my first year I stayed in Froggatt in Endcliffe, which I really enjoyed and would definitely recommend
Please do ask me any questions you may have about the university, Sheffield as a city, accommodation, course-related information etc.
Sofia
I see that you lived in Froggatt. My daughter will be in A block and we are wondering how the room numbering works. Is one side of the corridor odd and the other even? Any info about the way the rooms are layed out would be much appreciated Thanks!😊
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Hi Sofia
Any idea of the medicine course in Sheffield?
Any idea of the medicine course in Sheffield?
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by AnonymousHi Sofia
Any idea of the medicine course in Sheffield?
Any idea of the medicine course in Sheffield?
Hi!
Do you have any particular questions about studying medicine at Sheffield?
Sofia
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by cathmooreHi Sofia,
I see that you lived in Froggatt. My daughter will be in A block and we are wondering how the room numbering works. Is one side of the corridor odd and the other even? Any info about the way the rooms are layed out would be much appreciated Thanks!😊
I see that you lived in Froggatt. My daughter will be in A block and we are wondering how the room numbering works. Is one side of the corridor odd and the other even? Any info about the way the rooms are layed out would be much appreciated Thanks!😊
Hi cathmoore,
Obviously I can only share what my flat was like in E block Froggatt. I do think it varies between different flats and different flats will have different layouts. In my flat it was rooms 1-4 down the right of the corridor with room 1 being next to the kitchen. Rooms 5-10 were down the left of the corridor. However, some of my friend's flats were different to this, so please bear in mind that the flats in A block may have different layouts in terms of room numbers.
I hope this helped,
Sofia
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by University of Sheffield StudentsHi Everyone,
My name is Sofia, and this is my 4th year as a student here at Sheffield. I first did a BSc in Biochemistry, and I am now an MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics student. I have really loved my time at Sheffield, with the city having a great mix of green spaces but also plenty to do! We have an award-winning student's union here at Sheffield and I have really enjoyed getting involved in many things that I would never have tried outside of university. For example, trying tennis and attending sketching classes! All of this can be found through the SU website, and it is a great way to meet friends with similar interests to you. In my first year I stayed in Froggatt in Endcliffe, which I really enjoyed and would definitely recommend
Please do ask me any questions you may have about the university, Sheffield as a city, accommodation, course-related information etc.
Sofia
My name is Sofia, and this is my 4th year as a student here at Sheffield. I first did a BSc in Biochemistry, and I am now an MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics student. I have really loved my time at Sheffield, with the city having a great mix of green spaces but also plenty to do! We have an award-winning student's union here at Sheffield and I have really enjoyed getting involved in many things that I would never have tried outside of university. For example, trying tennis and attending sketching classes! All of this can be found through the SU website, and it is a great way to meet friends with similar interests to you. In my first year I stayed in Froggatt in Endcliffe, which I really enjoyed and would definitely recommend
Please do ask me any questions you may have about the university, Sheffield as a city, accommodation, course-related information etc.
Sofia
Hi Sofia, what made you choose to do biochemistry at Sheffield? Did you have other options? What stands out in the course? I'm interested to do biochem but I'm still not completely sure what my favourite uni is, I do biology, chemistry and history. Also why did you want to learn about cancer biology? Hope these aren't too many questions
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by University of Sheffield StudentsHi cathmoore,
Obviously I can only share what my flat was like in E block Froggatt. I do think it varies between different flats and different flats will have different layouts. In my flat it was rooms 1-4 down the right of the corridor with room 1 being next to the kitchen. Rooms 5-10 were down the left of the corridor. However, some of my friend's flats were different to this, so please bear in mind that the flats in A block may have different layouts in terms of room numbers.
I hope this helped,
Sofia
Obviously I can only share what my flat was like in E block Froggatt. I do think it varies between different flats and different flats will have different layouts. In my flat it was rooms 1-4 down the right of the corridor with room 1 being next to the kitchen. Rooms 5-10 were down the left of the corridor. However, some of my friend's flats were different to this, so please bear in mind that the flats in A block may have different layouts in terms of room numbers.
I hope this helped,
Sofia
Thanks so much for replying with this information 😊 much appreciated!
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by University of Sheffield StudentsHi!
Do you have any particular questions about studying medicine at Sheffield?
Sofia
Do you have any particular questions about studying medicine at Sheffield?
Sofia
Hi
Just wondering how the medicine curriculum is in Sheffield. Are students happy with their course structure and feel a confident as doctors when they pass out.Are there any opportunities to get involved in some research work.
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by MohuaBHi
Just wondering how the medicine curriculum is in Sheffield. Are students happy with their course structure and feel a confident as doctors when they pass out.Are there any opportunities to get involved in some research work.
Just wondering how the medicine curriculum is in Sheffield. Are students happy with their course structure and feel a confident as doctors when they pass out.Are there any opportunities to get involved in some research work.
Hi,
My names Evie, I am one of the final year medical students at Sheffield.
I would say the course structure is really good, you start with the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology in the first year and then build up from simple to more complex pathophysiology in the later years. There is a combination of lectures, practical sessions and small group tutorials, and after 2nd year you will be in placement most of the time.
I have just completed my final exams, including the new national finals exam for the UK and I would say that medical school has prepared me well for that. We also have an assistantship for 6 weeks before we start work so we can be more prepared for the practicalities of being a resident doctor. For my friends that graduated last year, i would say they felt prepared as they could be for becoming a doctor. It is still a big step up and a challenge, but one that they have all managed to do.
In terms of research work, there is plenty of opportunity to get involved in research if you want to. There is a dedicated research block at the start of 3rd year, and after that you can choose to intercalate or you can pick up a project yourself by discussing with any of the consultants you work with on placement. For example, I have done projects on paediatric otology and nutrition, as these were two areas I was interested in.
I hope that answers your questions, if you have anything else you wanted to ask, please do!
Evie
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by University of Sheffield StudentsHi,
My names Evie, I am one of the final year medical students at Sheffield.
I would say the course structure is really good, you start with the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology in the first year and then build up from simple to more complex pathophysiology in the later years. There is a combination of lectures, practical sessions and small group tutorials, and after 2nd year you will be in placement most of the time.
I have just completed my final exams, including the new national finals exam for the UK and I would say that medical school has prepared me well for that. We also have an assistantship for 6 weeks before we start work so we can be more prepared for the practicalities of being a resident doctor. For my friends that graduated last year, i would say they felt prepared as they could be for becoming a doctor. It is still a big step up and a challenge, but one that they have all managed to do.
In terms of research work, there is plenty of opportunity to get involved in research if you want to. There is a dedicated research block at the start of 3rd year, and after that you can choose to intercalate or you can pick up a project yourself by discussing with any of the consultants you work with on placement. For example, I have done projects on paediatric otology and nutrition, as these were two areas I was interested in.
I hope that answers your questions, if you have anything else you wanted to ask, please do!
Evie
My names Evie, I am one of the final year medical students at Sheffield.
I would say the course structure is really good, you start with the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology in the first year and then build up from simple to more complex pathophysiology in the later years. There is a combination of lectures, practical sessions and small group tutorials, and after 2nd year you will be in placement most of the time.
I have just completed my final exams, including the new national finals exam for the UK and I would say that medical school has prepared me well for that. We also have an assistantship for 6 weeks before we start work so we can be more prepared for the practicalities of being a resident doctor. For my friends that graduated last year, i would say they felt prepared as they could be for becoming a doctor. It is still a big step up and a challenge, but one that they have all managed to do.
In terms of research work, there is plenty of opportunity to get involved in research if you want to. There is a dedicated research block at the start of 3rd year, and after that you can choose to intercalate or you can pick up a project yourself by discussing with any of the consultants you work with on placement. For example, I have done projects on paediatric otology and nutrition, as these were two areas I was interested in.
I hope that answers your questions, if you have anything else you wanted to ask, please do!
Evie
Thank you for such detailed information.
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by Frank134335664Hi Sofia, what made you choose to do biochemistry at Sheffield? Did you have other options? What stands out in the course? I'm interested to do biochem but I'm still not completely sure what my favourite uni is, I do biology, chemistry and history. Also why did you want to learn about cancer biology? Hope these aren't too many questions
Hi Frank134335664,
It is great that you are considering doing biochemistry! I really enjoyed studying it and would highly recommend it if you love both biology and chemistry. When I was choosing what to study I also considered Biomedical Science as I have always been interested in the science of disease. However, I was more interested in molecular biology than physiology and really enjoyed chemistry A level which led me to study biochemistry instead. The stand out from my course was the lab sessions as they are much more advanced than what you do at A level and I loved the practical aspect of science. I chose to study at Sheffield because I attended an open day and loved the friendly environment the university had and how passionate the lecturers were about what they were teaching.
In terms of cancer biology, I had always been interested in the science of disease. Throughout my biochemistry degree cancer biology had been covered a few times and these were definitely the lectures/modules I found most interesting. I wanted to learn more about it in depth so I chose to continue on and do my masters in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics!
I hope this was helpful, and please do not hesitate to ask me any other questions you may have!
Sofia
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