We strive to assist ambitious students in planning their study abroad journey. Therefore, we have introduced the Students Speak series. In this exciting episode, we are in conversation with Pranali Sathe, who is set to pursue MSc in Molecular Microbiology from Nottingham Trent University in the UK. So, let’s understand her academic journey so far, university, course, and how she found her dream university.

Key Highlights:

• A quick introduction
• About her university - Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
• About her course - MSc in Molecular Microbiology
• Her search for the perfect university

A quick introduction

Pranali completed her bachelor’s in Science in Zoology and later pursued her master’s of Science degree in Medical Microbiology. After realising the immense potential of emerging and advanced systems in Microbiology, she decided to pursue a degree in this domain. Furthermore, during our fight against the pandemic, she witnessed how microbiology played a vital role in combating the situation. So, although her master’s in Medical Microbiology had introduced her to the fundamentals, she wanted to gain advanced knowledge in Molecular Microbiology.

NTU was established in 1843 and is now home to ~40,000 students and staff. NTU’s infrastructure, learning resources, and student-friendly experience provides a conducive learning environment. All the study programs are designed to make you career-ready by incorporating various lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials in your curriculum. According to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) acceptance data for 2022, NTU ranks 3rd for the number of students accepting the offer to study at this university. When you join NTU, you can easily access 60 sports clubs, 100+ student groups and vibrant cultural programmes.

• Global Ranking

 

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2023	114
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023	130

 

About her course - MSc in Molecular Microbiology

Her course will commence in September 2023. The study program will be imparted through lectures, a university learning portal, presentations, research activities, seminars and other fascinating methods. Students can gain knowledge in subjects such as Research Methods and Bioethics, Microbial Diagnostics, and Techniques in Macromolecular Analysis, to name a few. The student’s performance will be evaluated through projects, written assignments, case studies, presentations, laboratory reports, and more. You can approach Employability Team to seek guidance to launch your career. The career coaches of this team provide personalised support from the day you join the university. The university has ~tie-ups with ~ 2,000 businesses to offer various placements, internships and work opportunities.

Her search for the perfect university

Her priority was the coursework in Molecular Microbiology, so she checked out the curriculum when looking for the university. Her online research began back in 2019 with her checking out the course content of various well-ranked varsities in Australia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. However, most universities offered programs in Medical Microbiology, and she aspired to pursue higher education in Molecular Microbiology. She found a perfect study program at NTU, a well-ranked educational institution. She further approached an education consultant who provided valuable guidance about the application process and shared information about various universities. Since she aspires to pursue her PhD after completing a master’s in the same domain, this one-year course is perfect for her.

So, in this episode, we have captured Pranali’s academic journey so far, university, course, and how she found her dream university. In the next episode, we will cover her thorough research to find the right domain, a post-graduate work visa, her reason for choosing the UK as her study abroad destination, the English proficiency test and her career plans. Meanwhile, if you have any queries, please contact us, and we will gladly assist you.