As a young child I read many books related to science and it amazed me as to how things work specially the human life processes and the interconnection of various parts of the body. My curriculum included a topic in GCSE history 'Medicine through time', which included health and diseases. I found it fascinating knowing how medicine improved lives through these many years. Knowing that great scientists like Fleming discovered penicillin by chance, I instantly knew there could be something I could do to benefit the society. This is the reason why I choose to study Biomedical Science at degree level. Our field trip to the science museum in London exposed me to the increasing new technologies and growth of medical specialization. I got first hand …show more content…
It is interesting to know how to handle equipment and being able to carry out experiments independently and successfully. The curriculum includes extensive study of chemistry, biology and mathematics along with IT and study skills. These have helped me acquire an integrated understanding of biomedical science and to shape my subsequent studies towards the topics that interest me the most.
In my school, I volunteered to work for the science department as laboratory technician/ assistant. I worked for few hours a week but I gained lot of expertise required for my future. It has made me confident with technology and systems/processes. We worked as a team, I took up responsibilities such as preparing equipment’s for science lessons and maintaining science laboratory and gained a lot of confidence and understood the importance of team work.
I can claim that I am a well-organized person and as such I always manage to find time for my diverse interests. I am working part-time for Tesco, as a personal shopper. I gained a lot of experience working as a group and acquired team building and interpersonal communication skills, which are very much needed in education and work today. I have learnt to focus on the task assigned to me and to achieve my