Biology

It would be an understatement to say that the combination of biology and medicine has merely peaked my interest, considering the profound understanding I have digested from appreciating a diversity of biology textbooks and research publications. Since middle school, I have motivated myself to advance my knowledge of the molecular, cellular, and genetic aspects of biology through both independent study and competitions, as to progress my academic ambitions. Consequently, the amalgam of lectures,…

Imagine you’re on a boat in the middle of Aruba, taking samples of the ocean to conduct your own research. After a hard day of work, you get to spend the rest of your day relaxing in Aruba. This is the life of a marine biologist, you get to research in exotic places. I have chosen a career as a marine biologist because I excel in science and enjoy spending time with the ocean, nature, and animals. A career as a marine biologist is fun and interesting, has many responsibilities, requires a high…

can fail us. Studying biology at an undergraduate level will allow me to grasp a deeper understanding as to why this happens, as well as develop my existing knowledge of the mechanisms involved in keeping humans alive. A-level biology has provided me with a broad spectrum of knowledge; topics outlining the function of the body, such as the circulatory system and the immune system, have further stimulated my desire to pursue degree level study. Whilst studying A-level biology, I have improved my…

I successfully completed an honors thesis through the Biology Honors Program, and graduated with distinction in research. I wish to study social behaviors in an avian system, with a particular interest in behaviors relating to courtship and breeding. My research experiences have reinforced my dedication to earning my PhD and conducting research in animal behavior. I have worked on research projects spanning topics from social structures to courtship behavior and migration, and I have found my…

In conservation biology, genetic diversity is fundamental in understanding populations and their evolution. Conservationists analyze the individuals of a population and try to understand how such individuals may be affected by circumstances like loss of habitat, environmental changes, and exploitation, which are more often than not caused by human activities. In order to ensure the survival of many populations, researchers look at the genes and the characteristics inherited from one generation…

Marine biology has always been a passion of mine ever since I first heard about it when I was four years old. My family has a deep-running connection to the ocean so when they realized how interested I was in science, they suggested marine biology. I loved the concept of studying unknown creatures that sit miles below the surface of our planet that no human has ever seen. I’ve read many textbooks and field guides over the years, which started as an amusing pastime. However, the more I read,…

I wanted to apply towards my future career. During the summer after my freshman year, I began a research project with Dr. Jay McGhee to determine if marine biology was right for me. After completing the research at the end of my sophomore year, I decided that I wanted to pursue a different degree. Despite this decision, however, marine biology remains one of my passions today. I spent nearly my entire sophomore year researching potential majors and their applicable careers. Some majors that I…

The first time I learned about structural biology was when I took Comprehensive Biochemistry I during my senior year at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. What was intriguing was how quickly I learned the concepts, and how easy it was for me to see conformational changes in three-dimensional space. I have always been a visual-oriented person, and until senior year of college I found that it was hard to find areas of research in biochemistry that utilize a person’s ability to analyze…

A look beneath Marine biology has peaked my interest with its overwhelming amount of things to study. The ocean, along with other bodies of water, are a marine biologist’s playground. Not only do they study fish, but the quality of the water, the plants, the wavelength periods, acidity, and many more aspects. However, to become a marine biologist one must have a Bachelor of Science degree in marine biology, this includes classes such as biology I and II, general chemistry I and II,…

diseases and the realisation that I could better the lives of many whilst working in this field. The transition from GCSE to A-level not only ignited my passion but made me appreciate the complexity yet fascinating spectrum that biology has to offer. Through studying biology at A-level, I have developed my analytical skills as a result of the extensive number of practices I have taken part in allowing me to critically analyse,…