Student Blogs

Discover what it's like to study biomedical and medical sciences at the University of Edinburgh through our student and alumni blogs.

Alejandro on his experiences as an international students and hopes for the future.

Aliyah speaks to us about balancing her studies with commuting, working and breeding rabbits!

Beth tells us about her experience studying in the Deanery.

Liza shared with us why she chose to study Pharmacology at the Deanery of Biomedical Sciences.

Maialen shared with us why she chose to study BSc Neuroscience at the Deanery of Biomedical Sciences.

Samantha tells us why she chose to study Neuroscience at the University.

Tamara Tubbeh from Switzerland - BSc Biomedical Sciences, Class of 2024

Tamara Tubbeh, a Class of 2024 Biomedical Sciences graduate from Switzerland and currently a Research Assistant in a Cancer Research Lab, shares her experiences studying at the University of Edinburgh, her career journey, and her future goals.

Lina El Rasheed, Alumni Biomedical Sciences, Class of 2022

Lina El Rasheed, a 2022 Biomedical Sciences graduate from Norway and now a PhD student at the University of Oslo, reflects on her time at the University of Edinburgh, shares her journey after graduation, and offers insights and advice for current and graduating students.