Sulaiman Alsaab
Alumni
What are your career goals after graduating?
I aim to build a career at research and academia in respiratory medicine, driving advancements that help improve patient care and experience. My focus is on producing evidence that shapes clinical practice and ultimately changes patient outcomes for the better.
Tell us about the teaching environment and lecturers on your course.
The programme combines rigorous academic learning with real-world clinical exposure. We engage through lectures, critical discussions, structured assignments, and clinical shadowing. The teaching team consists of nationally and internationally recognised specialists, ensuring every topic is taught by someone who actively shapes the field.
Tell us how the course has helped you to develop your skills for your current/future career.
The course has equipped me with the tools to operate as an independent researcher, from advanced academic writing to designing robust methodologies. I can now critically evaluate existing evidence and translate research findings into patient care.
What are the best things about your course?
Gaining access to the latest developments in respiratory medicine and observing how care is delivered across different healthcare settings. Equally important has been developing the research expertise to interpret cutting-edge evidence and generate new insights through my own work.
Why did you choose to study your current course?
I chose this MSc to strengthen my clinical knowledge in respiratory medicine while simultaneously developing advanced research skills, a combination essential for contributing meaningfully to both patient care and scientific progress.
Why did you choose to study at the University of Birmingham?
The University of Birmingham is a leading institution in respiratory medicine, with a strong track record in research and close links to one of the UK’s top-tier hospitals, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Its faculty includes leading experts in conditions such as alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergy, and asthma. making it an ideal environment to learn from the best in the field.