I was born and raised Kashmir- the largest and most militarized region

of the world. Perusing education in an environment that is under

violence and conflict time and again has been challenging. The conflict
has undermined the ideas, ambitions and prospects of what the future
holds for Kashmiri people. Regular massacres, lockdowns and frequent
internet shut downs are quite a few challenges to name. Despite the
many challenges I faced, I managed to pass my class 10th in 2016 with
92% and class 12th in 2018 with 81%.
My interest in the field of science stems from the fact I was always
fascinated by the complexity offered by nature and living systems .In
2012,I was really captivated when I heard about how pashimna imports
from china to Kashmir were significantly reduced by creating hybrid
goat named “Noori” locally . It was the first pashmina goat to be cloned
by researchers at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences
and Technology of Kashmir using the process of nuclear
transfer.Likewise, I too wanted to have a scientific career integrated with
technology that would provide me enormous opportunities for making
people’s lives easier and would in turn help me in serving the society.
I recently passed my BSc in biotechnology from Jamia Hamdard
university,New Delhi with 82.8% .The practical work and projects in
my graduation provided me a sturdy base for career advancement. In my
graduate studies I have also actively participated in several
extracurricular activities.
Moreover, the crisis created by ongoing pandemic which has infected
more than 3.3 million people worldwide has made me realize the
significance of scientific research even more. Everything that matters
now is affected by science and scientists interpreting science in one way
and another. The idea of making a difference by impacting people's lives
positively is what motivates me chiefly. Every aspect of biotechnology
intrigues me and I look forward to delve into it and understand it in
greater depth.
I chose UK for my masters because Universities in the UK have the top-
notch educational standards in the world and also degrees earned from the
UK are recognized worldwide and are preferred by employers all over the
world. Universities in the UK have excellent lab infrastructure, diverse
student community, offer deep mentoring and conduct regular scientific
seminars and workshops. This unquestionably provides a student enough
expertise necessary for having a scientific career as well as helps in
his/her overall personality development. Besides, leading pharmaceutical
companies of the world such as GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson &Johnson,
AstraZeneca, and Pfizer etc have tie-ups with many universities in the
UK and offer sandwich placements.
Apart from theoretical knowledge, universities in the UK also focus on
practical oriented learning as well.
I selected Queen’s University Belfast because it is a member of the
prestigious “Russell Group”. It also has an excellent reputation in
Biological and medical sciences. I really find researches done by
researchers from QUB fascinating for example “Drug delivery system
crafted from frog nest foam”.
I believe “MSc Molecular Biotechnology and Biotechnology” at
Queen’s University Belfast meshes well with what I am looking for in a
program. This program will help me in gaining hands on experience as
QUB has state-of-the-art technology blended with the satisfaction of
learning from excellent research professionals..
Moreover, QUB is a multicultural creative hub having more than 200
interesting clubs such as “Queen’s International Student Society
(QISS)”, “Biosciences Society”, “Belfast Marrow” etc. Clubs like these
give multiple opportunities for overall personal as well as professional
growth.
I am sure that, if admitted, I would be an excellent addition to your
student community, would meet your expectations and fulfill my goals.
Thank you for considering my application.