CREDIBILITY INTERVIEW- UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

MSC ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

1. Why UK?

 UK is the Second popular destination for education.

 UK degrees are well recognized and accepted by companies as well as
government authorities.
 the universities in the UK are reviewed by the Quality assurance agency to
check the quality of teaching and the facilities.
 UK has more than 300+ universities across 4 countries (England, Northern
Ireland, Scotland, and Wales) with a wide range of courses.
 When compared to my country, the education system gives more
importance to practical skills which will help me to develop good
professional and personal skills.
 UK provides a short and flexible course. The duration of master's degrees
in the UK is short compared to India.
 Many universities in the UK offer language support for international
students to ensure that no student faces any language-related
complications while studying in the UK.
 UK is a multi-cultural society that welcomes international students from
all around the globe. So I can interact with people having different
backgrounds and explore their culture and traditions.
 Compared to other study abroad destinations the cost of living and health
care charge is affordable.
 UK is the safest country for international students.
 The country welcomes international students with all precautions even in
this pandemic time.
 UK is a beautiful country with so many places to explore.

2. Why not India?

 When comparing with India, the education system in the UK gives more
importance to practical skills. So I can develop good professional and personal
skills.
  Admissions of top universities in India are based on competitive exams.
Even after getting a good score, I need to spend years on exam
preparation.
 The master's course in India is 2 years. But in the UK, we can complete
master's degrees in 1 year.
 The choice of courses in Indian universities is low.
 Only limited universities in India offer work placement options. BUT,
in the UK, there are options for a work placement as a part of the
course.
 In India, it is difficult for students to improve their language skills in
English. But studying at a UK university will be useful to improve my
language skills.

3. Why MSC Advanced Biomedical Science?

I believe Biomedical Science is considered as the heart of the medical

breakthrough in the health care sector. So when covid-19 has wide spread
around globe, I had a keen interest to work in the medical field. So after so
much of homework and research, I decided to take Msc Advanced
Biomedical Science Biomedical science involves anything from creating
artificial muscles from cells to treat diseases and illnesses, to looking at the brain to
understand stress and anxiety. Being from a health science field like zoology, I
have noted that biomedical field is a vast field that involves about the health sector.
In zoology, I have learned about cell biology, immunology, and microbiology
basics. So , this course will provide me with both the theoretical and practical
aspects of clinical chemistry, medical microbiology, cellular pathology and
nutritional factors in an advanced stucture. This course intends to shape the me with
educational, clinical and managerial skills. A master's degree in biomedical
science is designed to prepare me to a professionals for hands-on positions in the
field. Individuals at this level are likely to pursue a junior-level position at the
bench in a laboratory. Thus, I am sure that this course will take me to higher
heights.

4. Why UWS?

 When I researched about UWS, I found that UWS is one of the

innovative and modern universities in the UK.
  UWS is ranked among the top 600 universities in the UK as per the
Times Higher Education.
 UWS has been listed among the top 150 Young Universities in the UK.
 The University has got a Silver Award in the Teaching Excellence
Framework
 The employability rate of UWS is 97%. It shows the credibility and
quality of education at UWS.
 I found out that 90% of the students are satisfied with the university
facilities and life.
 The course fees is affordable.
 UWS follows a peer-to-peer learning method in which I can develop my
skills such as decision making, problem-solving, negotiation skills, and
team-working skills on the campus itself.
 The peer-to-peer learning method will also help me to lead a higher
academics achievement, foster more personalized learning techniques
and bolster as well as sharpens my skills
 Unlike other universities, the international student advisers team at
UWS is very active to support and help international students.
 UWS has excellent teaching facilities and infrastructure with an up-to-
date curriculum that is necessary in this contemporary world.
 UWS has a total of 5 campuses in the UK, and the London campus is the
recent one. it shows the growth and popularity of the university.

5. Have you applied to any other universities? and why you selected UWS
from them? ( COMPARE THE MODULES)

I have considered two other universities for the same course. They are: De
Montfort University and Teeside University

Advanced Biomedical Science MSc from the University of the West of

Scotland intends to provide me with an in-depth understanding of disease
processes and diagnostic techniques whereas other two universities I consider
focus on immunology or pathology.

This course from UWS aims to give me a balance theory, practical skills, and
application of a range of techniques relevant to biomedical science such as
medical genetics, immunobiology, and disease pathology.
This course of UWS is special emphasis on the application of quality and
management processes in the improvement of the healthcare provisions in
biomedical laboratories.
 The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science(IBMS).

The course in UWS has specific core modules where I have an detailed
understanding about subject which are Genetic Analysis in Biomedical
Science, Disease: Detection, Monitoring and Therapy, and Statistical Quality
Control. This module will provide me an in depth understanding of the subject
along with practical techniques used in the subject.

Thus, I finalized UWS from other two universities

6. What will the teaching methods? / How is the course being taught?

Teaching methods include:

 ENQUIRY BASED LEARNING

 CRITICAL THINKING
 DATA ANALYSIS
 DIRECTED LEARNING
 PROBLEM SOLVING

7. What will be assessment methods? How will you be assessed during your
studies at the university?

Forms of assessment include:

 PORTFOLIOS
 CASE STUDIES
 DATA ANALYSIS
 PRESENTATIONS
 ARTICLE CRITIQUES
 PROJECT THESIS

8. Explain the course module which you will be studying

 I will be studying 4 twenty credit core modules

 Genetic Analysis in Biomedical Science (20 credits)

 Disease: Detection, Monitoring and Therapy (20 credits)
 Research Design (20 credits)
 Statistical Quality Control (20 credits)
And 60 credit core module

 MSc Research Project Dissertation (60 credits)

Two modules from the optional modules

 Service Quality (20 credits)

 Managing Quality (20 credits)
 Clinical Immunology (20 credits)
 Service Quality (20 credits)
 Managing Quality (20 credits)

9. Who is your Financial Sponsor? How will you meet your education
expenses?

 My total course fee is 16000 pounds. The initial payment of the fees is 5000
pounds. It was given by my father. He is a businessman in India / abroad for the
past 20 years. the total income of my father is around 25-30 lakhs INR which is
25000-30000 pounds. Apart from that, he also has rental income and agriculture
income of around 5-8 lakh INR which is 5000-8000 pounds. So my father can
meet all my education and living expenses in the UK.

 My total course fee is 16000 pounds.. The initial payment of the fees is 5000
pounds. It was given by my father. He is a businessman in India / abroad for the
past 20 years. The total income of my father is around 25-30 lakhs INR 25000-
30000 pounds. For the remaining tuition fees, and living expensesin the UK, I have
applied for education loans of around 30 lakhs which is 30000 pounds which will
be sanctioned with a few weeks.
10. What are your future plans?/ Do you have any plans to work in the UK
after your studies?

After completion of my course, I wish to come back to india and

join with family and friends. India has a high demand for graduates
from biomedical field as per my researches. so after completion of
course I wish to work with as a assistant microbiology analysts in
my country. Many labs in india like micolab india, FICCI Research
and analysis centre, and many more has got many job roles related
to microbiology anaylsts with a good salary package. So I am
planning to join there labs in india use the knowledge I gained
from and start my career. At the beginning, I will be able to work
as assistant with a salary package around 8-10 lakhs per annum.
But after gaining an experience I could work in seniors positions
and gain upto 16-20 lakhs per annum

11. Are you going to stay back and work in the UK after your education?/
Are you going to apply for PSW(Post-study work- Permit)?

No, I will be returning to India. (explain future plans)

12. How will you repay your student loan? / will the covid situation affect
your repayment of the loan?

My father will help me to repay the loan. He is working as a manager in a

firm in Kerala for past 27 year. He has annual income around 22-23 lakhs
per year which is 22000-23000 pound. Apart from that, we have a
incomes from rental source which is nearly 8-9 lakhs INR. So with this
amount, I will be able to repay the loan. Apart from that my father has a
fixed deposit around 32 lakhs INR which is 32000 pounds. If situations
doesn’t go favourable due to covid situation, I can use that amount to pay
the loan amount.

13. Where will you stay during your studies? What are your plans for
accommodation? Where will you be living?
 I have a strong desire to stay in university accommodation. I have planned to
take Storie Street residences. This accommodation is located right at the heart
of our Paisley Campus, with easy access to teaching facilities, the Students'
Union and Paisley town centre. Each flat houses four to six students in large
en-suite bedrooms with a shared kitchen and lounge area.
The residence also has a social space with a pool table, two large screen
televisions, games console and vending machines. There are coin operated
laundry facilities, 24 hour security and CCTV.
The Storie Street residence offers comfortable, furnished accommodation at
competitive rates £114 per week

14. What is your last course and when did you complete this? / Explain about
previous education history? Explain about the modules or subjects and as
in previous education/ undergraduate.

 After completing my higher secondary school, I joined for a bachelor of

business administration/ bachelor of commerce with specialization
finance/ marketing/ supply chain/ taxation/ accounting/ banking (if you
have mean mention ) under the University of Calicut in the year 2017-
2018. In my bachelor’s degree, I have learned about the business
regulatory framework, cost management, accounting, financing,
managerial economics( mention 5-6 modules of your undergraduate
degree) along with the final year project. I have secured a
mark/percentage/CGPA of …… . the assessment method followed was a
formal examination.
 After completing my higher secondary school, I joined for a bachelor of
technology/ engineering in computer science/ mechanical/ EEE/ECE
under the University of Calicut in the year 2017-2018. In my bachelor’s
degree, I have learned about thermodynamics/ fluid mechanics/ control
systems/ industrial automation/ digital electronics ( mention 5-6
modules of your undergraduate degree) along with a final year project. I
have secured a mark/percentage/cgpa of …… . the assessment method
followed was a formal examination.

15. Do you have any work experience?/ explain about your previous work
experience.
 Yes, I have a work experience of 3 years in the field of …. After completing
my degree I have joined ABC company as a ….. my duties and responsibilities
were…. Then I resigned and joined a company as a …. ( mention all your work
experience along with job roles or description, Year, company name )

16. Are you planning to work part-time?/ Tier 4 visa gives access to work
part-time, are you going to utilize it or work?

I am aware that Tier 4 visas give access to work 20 hours per week. But I
won’t be working part-time. My education is my priority. So I will be utilizing
my time for study purposes and in my free time, I wish to explore the UK. If in
case, I get an opportunity related to my course, I may consider it because it
provides an experience for my future plans.

17. Where is the UWS located? /Do you know the location of your university?
what is the Address of the University?

I will be studying in the paisley campus and address is

High St, Paisley PA1 2BE, United Kingdom

18. Do you know how much will be your living expenses?

The living expense for one month is 1023 per month including all bills .

19. What do you know about Scotland?

 Scotland has got many historic buildings and monuments. The country
is famous for its castles like Stirling Castle.
 The Scottish Highlands are easily one of the most remarkable places in
the country. The landscape is ready to be explored via road trips,
cycling, and hiking.
 Bagpipes are often associated with Scotland and are widely known as a
national symbol of the country.
 Scotland’s most iconic performance takes place in Edinburgh Castle in
the capital city. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo puts on an
incredible musical and artistic display to a rapt audience every summer.
 Scotland is a beautiful country with nice and beautiful views.

20. What do you know about Paisley?

Paisley is the largest town in Scotland, located just a few miles from Glasgow
on the banks of the White Cart Water.
Once a quiet market town, Paisley was transformed into an international hub
for textile design and production during the Industrial Revolution. In the
present day, Paisley is a vibrant town with a lively music and entertainment
scene alongside a great selection of shops, museums and attractions combined
with excellent travel connections across Scotland and its own international
airport. Top attracttion includes paisley abbey , coats observatory, night life
and many more