Vice-Chancellor’s Medal 2020 Winner – Dr. Aini Hamid

The warmest congratulations to Vice-Chancellor’s Medal 2020 Winner, Dr. Aini Hamid, from the School of Pharmacy and Division of Biomedical Sciences! She was nominated by Dr. Mustafa Al-Shagga. Read her achievement below: “Dr. Aini Hamid joined the school of Pharmacy in UNM about 10 years ago. She was one of the 4 pioneer members of the …

UNM BMS Alumni Testimonial: Hollysia Alda Agustie (2020)

Studying Biomedical Sciences in University of Nottingham Malaysia has been a challenging yet exciting journey. Back in 2016 I decided to enrol in the Biomedical Sciences program in UNM and I never once regret it. Looking back at the days where I just became a first year student, I remember being overwhelmed as everything was …

UNM BMS Alumni Testimonial: Siti Sarah Syahirah Azizan (2018)

Hello! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Siti Sarah Syahirah Azizan and I graduated with BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences in 2018. The 3-year program has accommodated a strong and solid foundation in expanding my knowledge and skills for my career journey through the quality education, welcoming environment and support that University of Nottingham …

UNM BMS Alumni Testimonial: Chan Chia Yung (2016)

Till today I keep learning how true the phrase is “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey”. I graduated with a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences in 2016. Today in 2020, I have pivoted far from that field of study, having worked in the technology, banking, and telecommunications industry, and also delving into the …

UNM BMS Alumni Testimonial: Matteo Putra (2019)

Hi! My name is Matteo Putra. I graduated from the course in 2019 and this is my testimonial about my experience as a Biomedical Sciences student at the University of Nottingham Malaysia. To start with, throughout my high school years, I was naively fascinated by human diseases. I wondered how can a simple mosquito bite or someone’s …

UNM BMS Alumni Testimonial: Muhammad Danish bin Badrul Hisham (2018)

Quoting the Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards”, my experience throughout the three years of studying biomedical sciences at University of Nottingham Malaysia could only be understood retrospectively. If I am being honest, upon self-reflection as I type these words, can I finally beginning to …

Valedictorian Speech: School of Pharmacy Class of 2020

LIFE CHANGING VALEDICTORY ADDRESS Good morning Everyone! This year’s virtual graduation ceremony is unusual, credits to Coronavirus, as you are not seeing a valedictorian standing physically in front of you wearing an academic square hat and the black graduation gown instead you are witnessing me carrying the love of my parents and the pride of …

UNM BMS Alumni Testimonial: Vania Teoh Swee Imm (2018)

Before I share my experience in my career field, I think it is relevant to point out that I am at the peak of happiness in terms of my career and never imagined having to experience this level of excitement and contentment with a job. I can say this with absolute confidence that this would …

UNM BMS Alumni Testimonial: See Lei Shan (2018)

If you like Biology, especially human biology, and you would like to know how our body works, what happens when something goes wrong, Biomedical Science is definitely a good choice. And I am so glad that I had made this choice few years back. Passion is crucial. When the course itself is not easy and …

UNM BMS Alumni Testimonial: Soong Wenxin (2018)

Graduating with a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences was not something you can do with your eyes shut. The journey was long and lonely, but rewarding. Back in 2017, I was selected as the only exchange student to the UK campus. It was indeed challenging in the beginning especially when my mates in crime were not …