Alinor Rose

Alinor has always been interested in science, especially anything to do with human health, so a biomedical science degree was a perfect match for her.

“Victoria University of Wellington is a well-respected university and a biomedical degree is a gateway into so many scientific fields. The fact that it would give me a lot of options at the end of the degree was definitely appealing when I was choosing my path of study; I knew I would be able to carry on with further study, or jump straight into the workforce.

“I had the most amazing opportunity to do a 3 month summer scholarship at the Malaghan Institute of Medical research last summer. There are so many things about that experience that I value. It reinforced all the lab skills I had learned during my degree whilst also opening my eyes to what a career in science could look like. It inspired me and has just continued to fuel my love for research.”

When Alinor started her degree she had no idea what postgraduate study was. In fact, when someone mentioned scientific research, she would think of a person in a white lab coat, holding up a vial of crimson liquid. “Now, I can't imagine a future without further study and I can’t wait to start a Master of Biomedical Science.”