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Our students and graduates

Discover the amazing stories of some of our current students and graduates.

It's not just a degree

Studying within the School of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University isn't just about getting a degree. It's about making friends for life, developing skills, knowledge and connections to help you thrive in a competitive graduate job market, gaining meaningful work experience, and preparing you for whichever journey you choose to take.

Our students achieve some amazing things during their time with us and after they graduate - whether it's setting up their own businesses, or making real differences within their communities.

Final-year biomedical science graduate Aleksandra dives into her immunology placement, clubs, and her novel research.

Ross Worledge shares his experience on the Biosciences MRes course at MSc at Aston University

Final year Medicine student, Sadia Bibi, takes us through some of her highlights, and why she chose Aston University for her Medicine MBChB course.

Teaching quality, practical work-focussed modules, and location in the city of Birmingham are some of the reasons why Grace chose Aston University.

Watch the journey of registered Psychologist Dr Shanara Abdin and how her experience at Aston helped propel her career

Recent Health Psychology graduate, Deepa Lad speaks why she chose Aston University to continue her postgraduate psychology studies.

Final year Neuroscience BSc talks about why she chose to study at Aston and experience on the course so far.

Neuroscience student Amarpreet Sahi talks about why she decided to study Neuroscience, her placement experience and more.

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Zainab Bibi

MPharm student Zainab Bibi discusses the inclusive environment, her placement at Birmingham Children's Hospital, and gives some great advice for new students.

Sophie Protheroe

Biomedical Science BSc student Sophie Protheroe shares her experience moving to a big city, working as a trainee biomedical scientist (BMS) at Hereford County Hospital, and the enthusiasm of her lectureres.

Cristina Eddo

Psychology and Sociology graduate outlines her experience at Aston which eventually led to her becoming a Senior Mental Health Practitioner in the NHS

Ali Jaffer

Ali breaks down his time at Aston on the Audiology BSc course where he experienced excellent support from staff, helped establish the Audiology Society, and was part of cochlear implant surgeries during his placement.

Sorour

Sorour, a MSc Health Psychology graduate discusses her journey at Aston University, from co-founding a society for Iranians to her multicultural experience.

Magda

Learn from Magda, a BSc Psychology graduate and MSc Health Psychology student.

He Yu

From MSc to PhD in Pharmacokinetics to earning the title of Outstanding Early Career Scientist by JPharmSci, He Yu makes the best of her time at Aston.

Natasha Richards

Optometry student Natasha Richards discusses her time at Aston on the MOptom programme

Jaspreet Bansal

From BSc to PhD, Jaspreet Bansal gives us an insight into her Biological Sciences journey and what brought her to the highest level of research in biology.

Bahareh Kadkhodaei

MPharm student Bahareh discusses her journey in the Pharmacy MParm programme

Eshika Kaypee

Final year Neuroscience BSc student talks about her placement year, experience as a student rep, and her time in the lab.

Jaspreet Hothi

MOptom alumni Jaspreet Hothi and current Optometrist at Boots Opticians shares her experience at Aston

Mohammed Zayn

Aston University graduate and pre-reg optometrist, Mohammed Zayn, on a placement with Villa Vision that opened his eyes to the role an optometrist plays in a child’s future

Kaynath

Final year Optometry student Kaynath showcases her experience with Aston villa vision and her plans for the future

Olivia McNicholas

Neurosensory Sciences MSc graduate Olivia McNicholas discusses her journey discovering her interest in Epilepsey, her experience applying the theory learned at Aston into clinical practice, and her current role as a Clinical Applications Specialist at Seer Medical.

Carmen Calland

BSc Psychology student Carmen Calland discusses the hands-on experience at Aston, her placement as an assistant Pschologist, and tells us what she is up to today.

Sonali Tanna

Clinical Science (Neurosensory Sciences) MSc graduate Sonali Tanna provides insights into her experience at Aston, including the support from lecturers, and offers some key advice for students.

Anya Jeffers

BSc Nursing Studies student Anya Jeffers provides a brief insight into her clinical placement experience during her Nursing studies at Aston.

Lauren Byrne

MSc Clinical Neurophysiology Practice student Lauren Byrne discusses the aspects of the course that supported her clinical skills and knowledge and how she became a more well-rounded scientist.