Alumni profiles

See what our alumni across programmes in the Deanery of Biomedical Sciences say about their experience of studying at the University of Edinburgh.

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Online student Eleanora started up her own NGO in maternal and child health in Ghana. She chose to study this online degree so she could upgrade her knowledge of infections that can affect mothers and children, and finds online learning to be a valid and effective way to study.

Olivia talks about being encouraged to feel like a "real scientist" and the benefits of learning by dissection.

Eleftheria Parasyraki describes how the research environment of the MScR in Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences) prepared her for her upcoming career.

Anthony Adeea, conservationist with the Ghana Wildlife Society, talks about what it's like to be an online learner on the MSc Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health programme.

I decided to apply for the programme as I had always found anatomy fascinating as an undergraduate, both theoretically and artistically.

Alasdair talks about gaining an understanding of global issues and applying it to his everyday practice as a vet.

Kristina kicks off our Alumni profile series featuring students who studied with the Deanery of Biomedical Sciences.