Student stories

Without my placement I would not be where I am today: almost five years on and I still work at Broadmoor Hospital. I am so glad I did a placement; it changed the course of my career for the better.

My placement completely set me up for my early career. I began working in a laboratory with skills beyond the level I was being trained at in my new job, and it gave me a head-start to carry out my own research to a high standard." 

The placement year was an opportunity to learn and develop a number of transferable skills including stakeholder management, analysis and reporting, as well as be able to experience and get a sense of a professional working environment.

The placements within sporting organisations were a fantastic springboard for future job prospects.

The practical experience I gained working with the  Fluor Pilot Plant while completing my undergraduate and master's degrees was instrumental in preparing me for my future career.