Why I Want To Pursue A Science Degree

The application of science alongside the interactive, evolving nature of medicine is what attracts me to a career in healthcare. gratifying My A-levels, in particular Biology and Chemistry, have allowed my to greatly improve my analytical and practical skills which I feel is essential to the world of Medicine. Mathematics at A-level has supported and complimented my science subjects, enabling me to tackle more complex calculations and gain a further understanding of difficult topics such as Thermodynamics. I thoroughly enjoyed studying the Biological molecules unit in AS Biology as it opened up my understanding of the processes inside living organisms on a molecular scale. This was my favourite module as it encouraged me to explore my passion for medicine
My time spent as the Brunswick House Care Home allowed me to converse with patients on a daily basis, developing my empathetic and caregiving skills. Through these experiences, I feel I developed my emotional resillience as I was faced with the challenges of various mental illnesses some of which.…. I have gained a valuable perspective of tailoring patient care … and witnessed the importance of a multidisciplinary team working as one. I was accepted onto the Mini Medical School programme, hosted by Newcastle University,in which I took part in various lectures and practicals. The lecture I found most interesting was focused on Kidney Transplantation which was hugely insightful, helping contextualize my expanding knowledge of A-level biology. This experience also gave me the opportunity to speak to medical professionals regarding their experience of a career in medicine which confirmed without doubt that this is where my future