What Filipa says about the Master's in Biomedicine

Introducing Filipa 

Hi! My name is Filipa and I'm the student ambassador for the Master's programme in Biomedicine. I am happy to answer any questions you might have about the programme, courses, student life, and life in Lund and Sweden via the Unibuddy Platform, where you can chat with me (see below). Please note that I cannot answer questions about the application process, scholarships, or residence permits.  

Why did you choose Lund University? 

"I chose Lund University because, among the universities in Sweden that offered the Master’s programme that I wanted, it was the one I was most interested in. Furthermore, it is a top-ranked university, with a large investment in research and very focused on its international students."

What are your first impressions of your programme? Does it meet your expectations? 

"My programme is very focused on teaching us how to be researchers and gives us the foundation and tools to become one. So far, the course I have had has been quite introductory and comprehensive, and the second course is more targeted and structured, giving us the possibility of gaining experience in the laboratory. It's quite different from my previous education, but I'm enjoying it so far, and I’m quite excited to see what the next steps will be like." 

What have been the highlights of your first months in Lund? 

"The highlights of my first months in Lund have undoubtedly been the opportunities to explore the nature that surrounds the city, the people that I’ve met so far, and all the fun activities we’ve been doing together. Furthermore, the ease with which you can travel to other places and the beauty of the country makes everything better."

What do you think of the teaching style in Sweden? 

"Coming from an education where most classes are taught by teachers, and where there is not much space for critical thinking, education in Sweden was, without a doubt, a shock. One of the many advantages of this teaching style is the group work and problem-based learning classes which gives us space to discuss different ideas and learn to work as a team." 

How international is your programme? 

"In total, there are 30 people in my programme and one half consists of international students while the other half is Swedish students."

What are you most looking forward to in your programme? 

"What I’m most looking forward to in my programme is to learn from the best, to be able to have the necessary tools to succeed in the job market, and to be able to find my place in the world of research. The fact that we have classes with researchers from different areas and can choose comprehensive courses is a bonus. It gives us a broader view of where we can work and how to develop a career."

Stay tuned! A more comprehensive testimonial from this student will be published once they have completed their first semester at Lund and have more insights to share about their programme.  

Have more questions for Filipa? 

You can chat with her and other current students directly via Unibuddy by clicking the card below.