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Hello, my name is Dr Liz Allen and I am Academic Placement Lead for the Department of Biosciences and Chemistry. Together with members of the Business Engagement Skills and Employability Directorate, I support students to attain a successful placement experience.
Hello, my name is Dr Liz Allen and I am Academic Placement Lead for the Department of Biosciences and Chemistry. Together with members of the Business Engagement Skills and Employability Directorate, I support students to attain a successful placement experience.
Further information on how we support placements is given on this site
Please read further for details of the placement opportunities for our students.
Feedback from previous placement students
Feedback from previous placement students
The placement provider provided an educational experience which aided in developing me by increasing my confidence and helped develop me further into a professional scientist.
Scunthorpe - Pathology - Trainee BMS
It was a very good experience of being in employment in a real working environment and the challenges that come with that. The staff were very friendly and helpful especially when I first started and it didn't take long for me to feel like a part of the team.
ALcontrol Laboratories - Rotherham
The placement gave me the opportunity to rotate in different sections within the Haematology and Blood bank laboratory. I found this to be useful as I got the opportunity to understand the different sections and analytical tests which were carried out. Also, my placement allocated me study time each week in order to complete my IBMS portfolio. In order to increase my professional knowledge, I also got the opportunity to participate in CPD, attend seminars and visit other departments.
Sheffield Childen's Hospital - Haematology - Trainee BMS
I had two fantastic supervisors and received plenty of help and support. I was given an appropriate amount of responsibility, and all members of staff in my lab group, and the department made me feel very happy and welcome. I feel that this placement year will definitely help me going forwards into my final year of university and into future employment.
Research Technician - Department of Oncology and Metabolism - University of Sheffield
Placement Opportunities:
Students studying for a Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following courses are eligible for a sandwich placement:
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (IBMS Accredited)
BSc (Hons) Biology (RSB Accredited)
BSc (Hons) Human Biology (RSB Accredited)
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (RSB Accredited)
BSc (Hons) Chemistry (RSC Accredited)
Placements are of a one year duration, starting at the end of the second academic year.
Placements are obtained through competitive applications. Students are supported throughout the application process by the Sheffield Hallam University employability and placement teams.
Placement Opportunities:
Previous students have completed their placements in a range of organisations including:
Pharmaceutical Industry
Biotechnology Industry
Health related professions
Scientific & medical research
Product development
Teaching
Medical representative
Regulatory affairs
Analytical chemistry
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