Student Blog

Why you should consider Forensic Science!

May 2, 2019

Jess loves how varied her degree is. From chemistry, to law and practice to crime scene analysis there’s never a day that is the same. BU is renowned for the practical emphasis of these courses, providing plenty of experiences for students in the testing suites and labs as well as going out in the field!… Read more » about Why you should consider Forensic Science!

My placement year at GSK as a BU Biological Sciences student

March 27, 2019

This is a guest blog by James Fox, a current student studying BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences. Unlike BU, not all university’s offer a placement year and I knew from the outset it was most definitely something I wanted to do, so I could graduate with a degree and work experience. BU’s placement team are brilliant… Read more » about My placement year at GSK as a BU Biological Sciences student

My international work placement in Greece

January 24, 2019

Hi! My name is Martha and I am a studying BA (Hons) Communication & Media at BU. I have recently completed an international placement as a PR & Media Intern at Archipelagos who run marine conservation projects in Greece, thanks to funding from Erasmus! The most enjoyable aspect of my placement at Archipelagos has been working… Read more » about My international work placement in Greece

Emily and her trip to Blandford Brewery

March 16, 2018

Hi, I’m Emily, and I’m studying Biological Sciences in my second year at BU. On Wednesday 7th March, my course mates and I went on a trip to Blandford Brewery as part of our Microbiology unit. Throughout the trip, we were given a tour of the brewery, told in detail the complex process via which… Read more » about Emily and her trip to Blandford Brewery