The basic introduction to professional working skills have been fundamental to my working career to date. My placement helped me to develop time management skills and professional relationships, as well as an understanding of the importance of meeting deadlines and focusing on the output of quality results. It also provided an introduction to corporate environments, how to work within diverse teams and even how to communicate through different means. All of these skills helped me to make a smooth transition into my job role post-graduation.

The Human Biology degree at Loughborough provided a broad and in-depth understanding of human anatomy, physiology, genetics, biochemistry and the influences on such systems through exercise, nutrition and environmental impacts. The knowledge and understanding of such intricate systems provides the basis for my job.

Through the degree program I developed the ability to critically assess journals, experimental protocols etc. and this really becomes intricate in the roles of research design and project management. During my final year project I developed numerous skills such as time management, protocol modifications and statistical analysis.