The most fun about her program is the TBL and seeing her classmates almost every day.
– We have workshop-like activities every week called TBLs (team-based learning) where we discuss a case or a problem and try to solve it as a group or work together on a mini-presentation for the class on a particular topic. The first semester especially has a lot of group exercises and lectures, which allow you to get to know your classmates very well and bond. Because of this, our class feels like a little family, and everyone is quite close!
Instead of larger examinations, most courses have something called iRATS, which are made up of multiple-choice questions. Whilst this varies from course to course, the students may end up having an iRAT every week or two.
– This can get quite tough as you have to be on top of your studies, but I personally prefer them, as it forces you to study regularly and not procrastinate (which I do quite a lot)!
Mini summer internship
In her second year, she had a mini summer internship at a research group here in Lund.
– I was introduced to lots of different research methods and essentially got a little crash course into research. This really gave me a lot of insight into being part of a research team and made me realise how fun it is!
"The most amazing experience"
On her fourth semester she went on exchange to the University of Sydney in Australia.
– It was the most amazing experience, and I recommend an exchange semester to anyone! Despite the short time I was there, I made so many new friends from all over the world. I got to experience a new learning environment and undertake courses that wouldn’t have been offered at Lund.
Be curious
What qualities or interests are good to have if you want to study Biomedicine?
– I think it is really good to be curious and eager to learn new things. There isn’t any pressure to know exactly what specific field you want to go into in the future. The program covers many different topics within the three years, making it easy to identify what field you lean more towards, which I discovered in my third semester.
What advice would you give to others who want to study Biomedicine?
– Do it!
– I also want to mention that I was often told when starting the program that the ultimate "end goal" would be a research career. However, that’s not true. There are so many pathways out there aside from research within the Biomedical field, whether it’s in academia or the industry. The Biomedicine student board, as well as other science organisations around Sweden and Lund, also host lots of events with career talks and inspiration, for students to get an idea of what’s out there.
Many pathways
– But I also want to mention that I was often told when starting the program. That the ultimate "end goal" would be a research career. However, that’s not true. There are so many pathways out there aside from research within the Biomedical field, whether it’s in academia or the industry. The Biomedicine student board, as well as other science organisations around Sweden and Lund, also host lots of events with career talks and inspiration, for students to get an idea of what’s out there.
What is the best thing about studying at Lund University?
– Definitely the student life and everything surrounding it. Lund can be described as somewhat of a bubble since it’s a student city, and there is always something happening. Apart from the student nations, Medicinska Föreningen (MF) has a lot of different social committees that plan lots of events! However, Lund is also home to a lot of biomedical research and life science companies (Medicon Village) providing opportunities for students during or after their studies. The best of both worlds!
