Biology Personal Statement

When I first entered college, I had thought that I wanted to major in Biomedical Sciences. The reason being, I was diagnosed at the age of 7 with Type 1 Diabetes. I was tossing around the thought that I was interested, possibly, in having a career that involved my disease in it. From being a part of this compass program, I have learned about many careers. Even though I learned more of what I do not want to do, it has helped me narrow down to majors that I am more interested in. I was thinking of still having the possibility of entering the medical field, but I am unsure. Learning about the different careers in the medical field and visiting labs has shown me that it isn't something that I am interested as much as when I first enter college. While I do want to be involved with my disease, I’m not sure if I want to have a career with it, but it could still be a possibility.

As a young child, I recall always asking my father the silliest questions, and despite the rather irrational questions, he seemed to always have an answer. That curiosity has fueled me to become who I am today. Even more so, I have continually yearned to have the wisdom of my father, who, as a child, really seemed to have everything figured out. I was born on October 8th, 1997 in Elizabethton, Tennessee, and I have been living in Hampton, Tennessee, ever since the age of three. At that very same age, I also began attending Hampton Elementary. In addition to my inquisitiveness, I also have a passion for traveling and photography. While I have never since departed from the Hampton area, I have always had far more grandiose dreams than what this small town has ever seemed to offer; however, before I know it, I will be on my way to

My academic career is based on the sciences, especially chemistry and biology. Throughout my childhood, I have been greatly exposed to the sciences. My mother was a nurse practitioner in a rural clinic, which was connected to our house. Consequently, the clinic became my playground and the stethoscopes became my toys. Therefore, I was always interested in how the body worked and what affected our health.

​Ever since I was a child, I have loved science. I learned at a young age to always keep asking questions and to never settle with just simply not knowing something. The thought of how everything works on a molecular level never ceases to fascinate me. I have other interests spanning multiple fields, but none can compare to my love of science. I quite enjoy being in the labs and getting to do experiments to uncover answers that were otherwise unknown to me. It is that curiosity and interest that keeps my fascination towards the realm of science strong.

I am interested in environmental studies as a potential major and want to learn more about this field in a professional setting. Through my Human Evolution, Environmental Science, and AP Biology courses, I have become familiar with ecology and evolution. While the Community-Based Ecology in the Galápagos project looks at these fields from a philosophical standpoint, it will provide me with practical experience and invaluable insights as I decide my major and future career path

Myar Dandash Personal Statement Volunteerism and the passion of science reflect my interests in biomedical science. My interest in Medicine began in high school where I studied biology and chemistry classes that focus on many topics. I intended to continue studying biology in college as an undergraduate student. Everything I learned from these subjects brought my attention to continue studying biology in a detailed way. Applying to the biomedical science program at Rutgers University because it combines both concepts I like to study the most, which are science and the application of science in medicine and other health-related fields.

The way the human body has perfectly adapted to survive in this world is beyond miraculous, it is made up of many diverse systems which work together to keep us alive and healthy without us being physically aware of what processes are taking place inside us. Moreover survival and the combat of illnesses present in the human body is solely reliant on the biomedical sciences, which has fuelled my desire to expand my knowledge of life on a wider, biological level and to pursue a career in biomedical science.

My aptitude for mathematics has made me knowledgeable in chemical reactions, modeling and simulation. Confidence in myself and my work is one of my biggest strengths, one which I developed over the past three years in debate; public speaking is not only something I am willing to do, but is something I am good at and enjoy doing. Confidence in my scientific knowledge has stemmed from taking eight Honors and AP level science courses in the past three years alone, all with an A average. The pre-med program acted as a catalyst to my goal of obtaining a Ph.D. in virology.

I am applying to biomedical science because I am looking for a new challenge and I believe it will give me a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills required for a career in health care. My goal is to understand Biomedical Science to the fullest of my capacity and I believe that I would be ideal to pursue a career in Biomedical Science and your university is the ideal choice to facilitate me in reaching this ambition. I have this urge to know what else is going on around me that I am not able to see with my naked eyes. I have always been intrigued about the mechanisms of how the human body works the complexity, diversity, effectiveness of these mechanisms as a function of our wellbeing.

Although nature is truly a fundamental part of this earth, for most people it simply goes unnoticed. Growing up so close to wildlife has allowed me to see and experience this world in a unique perspective. Where others see a forest or a lake, I see a diverse ecosystem teaming with life. Even when looking at individual plants, details are apparent to me that others fail to notice.

What drew me to Biology is the human anatomy, especially how scientific advancements over the years have allowed the human body to overcome biological obstacles such as diseases and viruses, which once could have eradicated the human race. However due to the brilliance of individuals and scientific advancement we are able to survive and become stronger as a race. The decision to study biomedical sciences is a result of my desire for Science especially Chemistry and Biology. The topics within these subjects such as mitosis and the cardiovascular system, looking at how the heart is specially adapted and never fatigues due to the cardiac muscle.

The personal statement is by and large used to focus a student’s capacity to overcome accomplish objectives, think discriminatingly, hindrances, and composes adequately. The premise of the personal statement is simple: it's an essay that provides context to an applicant's scholastic record, a face to put in front of the test scores. Length and content requirements for the personal statement vary widely from school to school; some colleges want brief, specific responses to a set of questions while others allow the applicant to give a general outline of his or her strengths. Personal statements are one of the most important parts of the application and sometimes the deciding factor for admission. Biomedical science: Biomedical scientists concentrate

Wonderment, curiosity, and prying for knowledge; these are feelings that every child experiences at one point or another. For my childhood self, it was biology that fueled those innate feelings of fascination. Biology has always been a topic of interest to me, from when I was a little kid to this day, biology consistently amazed and continues to amaze me. Ever since I was a just a kid, I knew I wanted to go into the field of science. I looked up to science greats like Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Charles Darwin, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Isaac Newton.

I would like to study biomedical science, because not only is it a very exciting ever changing area that is relevant on a daily basis to humans, I am very keen to be challenged and inspired and involved in the latest advances in medical research. With my love of science in mind, I decided to study for the Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science at college. Studying has helped me make a transformation from a youth to a young adult; I have taught myself to be disciplined which I feel can be reflected in the grades I have achieved.

The Masters of Biomedical Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine will help me enhance my professional and scientific knowledge toward my preparation into medical school. This program will allow me to immerse myself in a patient-centered service learning to further prepare me to tackle future rigorous medical obstacles in medical school and as a future physician. I’m looking forward to working with a diverse group of individuals who also have the same aspirations and values. Taking an oath to help the health of a patient you encounter in need, is a selfless act I aspire to obtain. I have the love and empathy to care for another human being which has provided me with the passion and tenacity to have empiricism this far in my medical journey