Joanna Ayuba, second year, MPharm Pharmacy – Q&A

We asked second year MPharm Pharmacy international student, Joanna Ayuba some questions about her experiences studying at the University of Birmingham. Why did you apply to study Pharmacy at the University of Birmingham? Studying in a Russell group of university appealed to me because it gave me the assurance that the lessons I would be learning … Continue reading “Joanna Ayuba, second year, MPharm Pharmacy – Q&A”

Mariam Zahid – My experience on the MPharm Pharmacy course

International student Mariam Zahid talks you through her experience on the MPharm Pharmacy course. “As an international student from Canada, you wouldn’t expect the two countries to be that different. However, when I started my course at the University of Birmingham, nothing was the same as back home except for the common language of English. When … Continue reading “Mariam Zahid – My experience on the MPharm Pharmacy course”

Hongseo Choi, International Rep for MedSoc 2022/23

I would like to start this blog post by introducing myself briefly. Hello, I am Hongseo Choi, a second-year medical student studying at the University of Birmingham. In fact, I am an international student from South Korea. I also used to live in Cambodia, where I completed high school. I am delighted to share my … Continue reading “Hongseo Choi, International Rep for MedSoc 2022/23”

Laura Seeney, third year Biomedical Science – Q&A

We asked third year Biomedical Science student, Laura Seeney some questions about her experiences studying at the University of Birmingham. Why did you apply to study Biomedical Science at the University of Birmingham? I originally applied to study Biomedical Science at the University of Birmingham because I loved the medical school and had met some … Continue reading “Laura Seeney, third year Biomedical Science – Q&A”

Reece Bushell, fifth year BDS Dentistry – Q&A

We asked fifth year BDS Dentistry student, Reece Bushell some questions about his experiences studying at the University of Birmingham. Why did you apply to study Dentistry at the University of Birmingham? Dentistry offered the perfect type of career for what I was looking for. It is scientific and evidence-based, practical, a very social job … Continue reading “Reece Bushell, fifth year BDS Dentistry – Q&A”

Annabel Pound, fourth year MBChB – Q&A

We asked fourth year MBChB Medicine and Surgery student, Annabel Pound some questions about her experiences studying at the University of Birmingham. Why did you apply to study Medicine at the University of Birmingham? I wanted a career where I could combine my love for science with my instinct to care for people. Following a … Continue reading “Annabel Pound, fourth year MBChB – Q&A”

To firm or not to firm? by Beth

So, you’ve sent off your UCAS applications and the wait begins before you start receiving invitations for interview (if applicable) and offers from the universities you’ve applied to. The decision can seem very daunting to some, or exciting to others as you make the choice about where you’ll be living and studying for the next … Continue reading “To firm or not to firm? by Beth”