What sparked your interest in Life Sciences?

It was while at secondary school I developed a love for Life Sciences. Despite taking 10 years out of education between my A-Levels and starting University, it was Life Sciences I was drawn to when looking for undergraduate courses. In between my studies, I won Olympic gold medals at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 games in track cycling! 

What was your first job after graduating?

Since graduating, I have started studying Graduate Entry Medicine at St. George’s, University of London. This course is an accelerated medical degree, covering five years of content in four years!

I had to take an entrance exam (the GAMSAT – Graduate Medical School Admissions Test) and go through a round of multiple mini-interviews before being offered a place. Overall, the application process took nearly a year from submitting my UCAS form to starting the course.

What advice would you give to students who aspire to a career in Life Sciences?

Get along to any careers events, get involved and speak to people. There are so many options with a science degree!

Also make a note of anything you get involved in and any experience, and keep your CV up to date as you go.

What does diversity in Life Sciences mean to you?

Diversity means representation of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities and sexualities. It is important that everyone feels they are represented and can see a path for themselves into the Life Sciences industry. Including people from different backgrounds who may have different experiences and perspectives can help us all.

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