Samantha Emery is a Rotational Midwife. Alongside this role, she is completing her Masters in Clinical Research here at The University of Manchester and works part time as a Research Midwife. In this piece, she gives an honest, heartfelt and extremely helpful insight into what it’s like studying and working as a midwife… I started … More Samantha’s Story: A Midwife’s Tale
The step-up from second year to third comes with it’s fair share of challenges, but Dentistry student, Ayoola Bode has taken it in her stride. Here, she walks us through a day (or half) in the shoes of third-year Dental student on placement and the busy, early morning schedule. Although third year has only just … More A typical day on placement as a third-year Dental student
Graduating from university can be an exciting yet daunting experience. On one hand, it’s validation and celebration for all the work you’ve put in during your time as student, but on the other hand there can be a feeling of uncertainty about what the future holds. This is no different for psychology graduates, however with … More What you can do with a psychology degree
Graduating in Biochemistry with Industrial Experience in 2017, Kai Hove has been out of the University of Manchester ‘bubble’ for just over a year now. As a a Study Manager at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Kai has been affiliated with the Pharmaceutical company since his placement with them as part of his degree. Here, he explains what his day … More What it’s like to work on clinical trials
After graduating in Biology in Sheffield, Jamie Ellingford wanted his next step to be a more focused one. A Biology degree opens many doors, but a postgraduate degree in a specific area can make you extremely desirable to employers, with 83.1% of postgraduate students in full time employment. For Jamie, Translational Medicine was the path … More How an MRes at Manchester helped me to find my niche
A part-time master’s can help you accelerate your career, whilst you continue working at the same time. James Garbarino is into his final year on the Paediatric Anaesthesia MSc programme and here he gives his insight into the programme, his career and his plans for the future. My interest in Paediatric Anaesthesia I enrolled in the … More How an online master’s could accelerate your career
Anatomical Sciences graduate, Melissa Surgey, has worked at the NHS since leaving the University of Manchester in 2012. Whilst most of her peers were planning a career in research or applying for postgraduate study during her final year on the three year programme, Melissa decided to take a different route, one which led her to … More Why a graduation scheme worked best for me, and could for you too
