Undergraduate student profiles

• An adult learner who returned to university after health challenges
• Chose BEng Chemical Engineering for vocational skills and job security
• Became the president of the Chemical Engineering Society, serves on Student Union council and plays on Bradford's rugby team

View full profile of Shaun

• Has been interested in policing, forensic, medicine and helping people from a young age
• Enjoys the hands-on experience and immersive environments in the course
• Takes advantage of Bradford's excellent gym facilities and support services to prioritise her physical and mental wellbeing

View full profile of Jiya

• First planned to study art but friends and family encouraged her to study law
• Has participated in a number of placements during her time on the LLB law degree programme
• Enjoys finding ways to blend her passion for art and henna with networking in her legal career

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• Love of crime documentaries led her to study human psychology and behaviour
• Has gained a great deal of confidence since beginning her studies
• Enjoys being a student ambassador and wants a career where she can help people 

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• Chose Civil and Structural Engineering thanks to a love of maths and science
• Appreciates the versatility of engineering and vast range of career options
• Enjoys Bradford's small, close-knit campus community and societies

View full profile of Oscair

• Originally from Nigeria, with seven years' experience working in IT 
• Friends recommending Bradford and the opportunity to experience a placement year were two big reasons she applied
• Her ultimate goal is to become a business analyst at a Fortune 500 company, either in the UK or abroad

View full profile of Naomi

• Has had a lifelong passion for games and game design
• Studied abroad for his placement year at the University of Nebraska, USA
• Ultimate goal is to set up his own game design company

View full profile of Cory

• Originally from Bradford and in her first year on a brand new course, BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science
• After learning about different job roles related to her degree, she has realised she'd like to become a formulation scientist
• She hopes her degree will open up doors to a career at a major cosmetics company in Paris

View full profile of Iqra

• Always interested in programming and computers, quick to see that data science and analytics is an area of expertise that businesses will need more and more
• Enjoys the mix of learning and teaching techniques and feels they are an excellent way to prepare for the business world
• Part of a University of Bradford team that won a competitive data hackathon 

View full profile of Joe

• Is from Bradford herself and chose the University of Bradford after an Open Day and an Experience Day
• First applied to study Biomedical Sciences but then changed her mind and asked to be switched to Computer Science
• In her first year she completed a four-week internship at a small marketing company in Spain, where she worked on projects and built software

View full profile of Henna

• Was inspired to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy after seeing the care her family member received from an occupational therapist 
• Loves the blend of theory and hands-on experience and started her first placement in April
• Attended our Get Set Day event, which included a tour of campus and the opportunity to meet members of both the Counselling & Mental Health Service and the Disability Service before starting her course.

View full profile of Lexie

• A fully trained carer and first aider; originally thought university wasn't for her
• Has really enjoyed her undergraduate course and will also be doing her Master's here at Bradford
• Looks forward to helping people in their communities and hopes to impact public health legislation

View full profile of Mercedes

• Met as volunteer Community First Responders
• After becoming a couple, they decided to become qualified paramedics together
• They liked how welcoming and inclusive University of Bradford is, and were impressed at how knowledgeable the tutors are

View full profile of Ness and Marek

• Was inspired to join the University following the birth of her first child and change the course of her career
• She has grown up in Bradford and wishes to be the fabric of the future success of the city
• Recently achieved the completion of the Born in Bradford project at the Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI)

View full profile of Molly

• Was going to choose a different university until he attended an Experience Day at Bradford
• His favourite modules are criminal and contract law
• Urges other students to get involved with the University's social media channels and speak to other students to get a real sense of what Bradford is like

View full profile of Sam

• Originally wanted to do medicine but hasn't looked at medicine with the same passion since finding his true calling on the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course
• After working in the pharmaceutical sales industry he now teaches A-level students at college
• Advises his students to join Bradford as he feels that he wouldn't be where he is today without the University

View full profile of Aqil

• After a year of studying Biomedical Science at Bradford, Elizabeth discovered her true passion was for  microbiology and not medicine as she first thought
• She now works as a scientist technician for UKHSA
• Her advise to other students is just to get out there, and enjoy learning at every opportunity - even if you don't land your dream job at first

View full profile of Elizabeth

• Chose a different route to joining the NHS after his degree
• Advises other students to take advantage of the placement option of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree
• Farhaan now travels the world working alongside in-house medical teams and clinical staff of various different companies

View full profile of Farhaan

• Was working as a support worker in pathology before deciding to do a degree so that she could progress her career within the NHS
• Chose to study BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science as it offered her the opportunity to produce an evidence-based portofio, which is vital for practicing as a biomedical scientist
• Is excited about the future of biomedical science

View full profile of Freya

• Was a builder for seven years before taking a new direction in life
• The apprenticeship route means that he fits the studies around work over a five-year period
• Would like to move up in the NHS and is eager to serve his local community

View full profile of Louis

• Her love of crime TV shows naturally led to her enrolling on the BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Behaviour course
• Joined Bradford after being impressed after attending an Experience Day
• Would like to complete a PGCE once she completes her degree

View full profile of Aimee

• Came from Kenya to study BSc (Hons) Economics at Bradford
• Worked at the Housing Diversity Network on placement for a year
• Hopes to work in the finance industry 

View full profile of Ruth

• Encourages all paramedics to have faith in themselves.
• Applied to Bradford because of our "strong links with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service."
• Applied for the Turing Scheme with the University's help. This scheme opens up travelling opportunities for students from minority backgrounds.

View full profile of Devon

• Developed her love of archaeology through a careers magazine at the library in her secondary school
• The University helped her land places on many digs, including finding Roman objects, a nun monastery, and a Viking longhouse
• She is considering continuing her studies at Bradford after graduating

View full profile of Mia

• Joined Bradford in 2022 and is a student representative for BSc (Hons) Archaeology
• Thinks that Archaeology is a great gateway to understanding ourselves as a human species
• She would like to stay at Bradford to study for her Master's

View full profile of Alisha

• Originally applied to study Midwifery, but found that Public Health opened up more options
• Previously worked for the NHS before joining the University
• Highly recommends the placements that were put in place as part of the course

View full profile of Emily

• Moved on to the full-time BSc (Hons) Clinical Sciences course after studying the Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine.
• Member of the Indian Society and Bollywood Society and works as an Activities Council representative here at Bradford.
• Plans to study to become a Physician Associate after her undergraduate degree.

View full profile of Anjali

• Worked in sales administration before joining the LLB Law with Business Management course at Bradford
• Recommends others to choose Clearing as it is stress-free
• Opted for the Study Abroad Programme, where she will go on to study in Canada for a year

View full profile of Rubi

• Joined the University after working in an IT role for 20 years
• Is Trans+ Executive Officer for Student Council
• On top of her studies, she is also: Student Liaison Representative, Inclusion Officer on the Student Societies Committee, President of the Sci-Fi Society, and also President of the Forensic and Archaeological Science Society

View full profile of Rhiannon

• Joined the University of Bradford from Poland
• Spent a year studying in Spain as a result of taking part in the study exchange programme
• Considering progressing to the MChem course at Bradford

View full profile of Patrycja

• An esteemed museum curator in waiting
• First in his family to go to university
• Took part in an official dig with Historic Scotland, organised through the University

View full profile of Kieran

• Joined the University of Bradford as an international student from South Africa
• Her initial interest was in prosthetics, however, her focus soon shifted
• Now wants to complete PhD at Bradford due to her positive experience

View full profile of Elzarie

• Graduated in 2014 with a Mental Health Nursing degree.
• Works as a Community Health Nurse at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.

View full profile of Rob

• Came to the UK from Ghana in 2011
• Started his learning journey with our Foundation Year course
• Chose to study at Bradford after speaking with a lecturer who was teaching in Leeds

 

 

View full profile of Joseph

• Her interest in physiotherapy evolved from an active role as a ballet dancer, cheerleader and sports fan
• Initially joined the BSc Sport Rehabilitation course before deciding to do the integrated Master's in physiotherapy
• Worked as a sports massage therapist in cricket for the Manchester Originals, Lancashire Men's first team and Lancashire Thunder

View full profile of Megan

• Chose the University of Bradford after attending an Open Day
• Progressed onto BSc Biomedical Science after completing a Foundation Year at Bradford
• Considering staying on to complete her Master's

View full profile of Awaba

• Discovered his passion for social work when he went through his daughters' adoption process
• Started out working in care homes and ended up in management
• President of the Social Justice Society at the University

View full profile of Leon

• Chose to study Social Work after seeing her mum's passion as a social worker
• Developed her skills in working with people through work in the retail sector and performing as a singer
• She is on the executive team of the Social Justice Society at the University

View full profile of Rosa

• Studied the Engineering Foundation Year here at Bradford
• Moved to the UK from Egypt
• Chose to study Chemical Engineering after originally wanting to become a dentist

View full profile of Abdalrahman

• Chose to study Child Nursing after experiencing having a poorly child herself
• Did placements at three different hospitals
• Has secured a permanent role at Pinderfields hospital where she completed her final placement

View full profile of Demi-Jo

• Returned to education after working in a café for 21 years
• Followed her dream to study nursing when work stopped during the pandemic
• Her husband, Chris, also studies on the same course

View full profile of Laura

• Returned to education after being a chef for 10 years
• Decided he wanted to become a nurse after working in a care home during the pandemic
• His wife, Laura, also decided to join him on the same course

View full profile of Chris

• Came from Egypt to study in the UK through the Erasmus Exchange Programme
• Studied at Bradford for the final year of her Engineering degree
• Took part in trips and activities organised by the University for exchange students

View full profile of Nayera

• Graduated from the University in 2021
• Is a Registered Nurse at the Stroke and Neurology Rehab Unit at Dewsbury Hospital
• Was in the first-ever cohort of the Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals Adult Nursing Degree

View full profile of Anees

• Has used the University Disability Service
• Is a member of the Equestrian Club
• Considering either doing a PhD or going into medicine or dentistry in the future

View full profile of Tayah

• Very pleased with the opportunities she's been afforded at Bradford
• Has done a lot of public speaking, in particular, to encourage women to participate in activities and events
• Did a 400 mile charity bike ride

View full profile of Maria