Biomedical Science: Personal Statement

My interest in Biomedical Science came about around four years ago when my dad was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was treated with an intense course of chemotherapy and during this time it had me thinking about how and why a mutation in a cell can grow and cause a tumour and also how chemotherapy treatment can destroy the mutated cells (along with some healthy cells) and cause a person to have side effects such as skin discolouration, hair loss, loss of appetite and a lowered immune system. To be able to explore more in depth into what the body does has intrigued me to delve deeper. This is why I have chosen to study a degree in Biomedical Science. I had been out of education for quite a while, so in order to follow my chosen path
As a mature student I feel that I am much more focused in regards to what I want from life now that I have had time to reflect and the more I think about it the more I want to go out and do it. I feel that I know more about myself and I am quite a confident person. I enjoy a challenge to be able to widen my mind and I believe that I have the right qualities and attitude to become a hard working university student. I have enquired at my local hospital about any work experience that might be available for me to do within their pathology lab. In my past work places I have worked in residential care homes taking care of the elderly and I have also worked with adults with learning disabilities. Each of these jobs were very enjoyable. It gave me confidence, I gained great team working skills and also learned to work alone. It enabled me to work on my communication skills, to be able to communicate with the clients and their families was a necessity. I have many hobbies but I can just never find the spare time to fit them in, I do enjoy going to Basefit with my sister and a few friends a couple of times a