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Satarupa Halder

Student

My name is Satarupa Halder and I study MRes Cancer Sciences at the University of Birmingham.
Satarupa in a laboratory setting

What are your career goals after graduating?

After graduating, I hope to join a fully funded PhD program and hone my skills and be a part of the thriving academic society.

Tell us about the teaching environment and lecturers on your course.

The teaching environment of the course and the university as a whole is very positive and supports the students to achieve excellence and encourages independent thinking and asking questions. The professors are very supportive and approachable, and they give personalised advice and care.

Tell us how the course has helped you to develop your skills for your current/future career.

The 30-week-long hands-on project work is unique to this course and is a very good way to assess the interest of a student for further work. I, for instance, would love to work in DNA Damage and its impact on Cancer progression in the future if possible. This course has helped me understand my interests and aspirations and led me to discover myself.

What are the best things about your course?

The best thing about the course is the 30-week-long hands-on project and my chance to present my research at the PGR festival poster competition 2025. It also allowed me to interact with many project investigators and learn about their projects.

Why did you choose to study your current course?

Research has always been my passion. I was introduced to cancer research during my previous master's in India, which motivated me to apply for the MRes in Cancer Sciences at the University of Birmingham. My main reason was to return to academia, as I had been away from studies for some time while gaining work experience. This period has helped me rediscover my love for research.

Why did you choose to study at the University of Birmingham?

The University of Birmingham is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. It has established its reputation as a member of the Russell Group and is known for a thriving research community that supports individual growth and embraces diversity.