SOP Sample for MS Biotechnology in the UK

SOP Sample

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

# Personal Background

I, [NAME] was born on [DATE] at [CITY] city of [DISTRICT] district in Andhra Pradesh. We are four in our family, and I am the younger son of my parents, Mr. [FATHER'S NAME] and Mrs. [MOTHER'S NAME]. My father owns a grocery store in my native city [CITY], and my mother is a homemaker. I have an elder sister, she holds a master's degree in Computer Science.

# Academic Background

I graduated from [COLLEGE NAME], affiliated to [UNIVERSITY NAME], [CITY], Andhra Pradesh, India, in 2020 in the stream of Bachelor of Pharmacy with an aggregate of 9.67 CGPA. I accomplished my primary and secondary education with a decent aggregate of 89% respectively.

My curiosity towards Medical Biotechnology started to develop when I found an irresistible inclination towards technical subjects. I started researching and got to know about the biotechnology program that could help me pursue higher studies in biology as well as technology which best suits my interests. I had been an active member of the college club which helped me enhance my technical skills and my team management skills. I've also worked in a laboratory and analysed biological research. Post final year, I went to an institution to get basic knowledge on Clinical Studies but biotechnology is my first preference. I worked hard and got placed in [COMPANY NAME], [CITY] (From Jan 2021 – till date). My learning curve had become linear, and this is when I decided to go for higher studies. Then I started to hunt rigorously for admits to colleges and the course structure offered by them.

# Why did I choose the UK?

United Kingdom is one of the leading education powerhouses which has the best education facilities and educators. It is the fourth most popular country for international student destinations in the world. Most of the colleges and universities in the UK provide hefty scholarships and high-quality education for international students. Many top universities of the UK rank on top in the worldwide rankings filtered by International Business Management as a subject. Masters from the United Kingdom is recognized worldwide as well as it opens doors for a successful and prosperous career.

# Why not study in India?

I agree that there are some top-notch universities in India such as [UNIVERSITY NAME]. But the curriculum here focuses more on the theoretical approach and not practical. I think when you are sliding across disciplines of study, you need to have more practical knowledge rather than theoretical knowledge. In order to pursue a Master's degree from a prestigious University and to gain more practical knowledge, I thought pursuing further studies abroad would be a better option. Apart from these factors, if I study in the UK, I will get a chance to experience a new culture and meet new people. Also, I will have a lot of stories that I can share with others when I return, and a lot of memories to cherish throughout my life.

# Why choose Universities in the UK?

Universities in the UK have been servicing UK and international students for over years. Graduates from any UK University have a competitive edge in employability and practical work experience.

# Program Highlights

I have learned from the department brochure and many other sources about the Masters Programme in Medical Biotechnology. This program will assist me to enhance my skills to a new level and paves a pathway in grasping the end-to-end development steps of a project. This program will provide a theoretical understanding, in depth knowledge of practical approaches in aiding resolving conflicts. The program structure consists of programs that bring together science and technology involving the research and development of various living organisms and enhance our understanding or core knowledge and develop the ability to identify and manage important issues.

# Future Career Plans

After graduating from the esteemed University in the UK, I foresee a very bright future for myself back in India. I am confident that pursuing a Master's degree in International Medical biotechnology program from a prestigious institution will infuse me with all the required skills. Five years from now, I am planning to be an entrepreneur in the biotechnology field with complete knowledge of all the domains that constitute a successful project. Ten years from now, I am planning to set up my own practice, which defines the overall structure for a system. My Master's degree will help me to achieve my short-term as well as my long-term goals.

# Reason for my return to India

I have a loving family and a lot of relatives back here in India. After completion of my Masters, I will have no purpose to stay back there. I want to support my parents in their old age. After my return to India, I am expecting a yearly package of around 15-20 lakhs as a master graduate from a reputed Canadian University. This hike in my earning capacity will help me a lot to aid my family. We have immovable assets worth INR 1 Crore and INR 50 lakhs of movable assets that I have to manage after returning. Currently, India is growing rapidly in the Biotechnology sector, and a lot of multinational companies are planning to widen their approach here. There is a rapid growth of the medical and biotechnological industry in cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune etc. I am quite sure that with this growth rate, my chances of getting a better opportunity will be more after two years.

# My funding during my stay in the UK

My family will support me financially during my stay in the UK. My father-in-law, who is a retired Assistant Accounts Officer at the Income Tax Department, also has savings of around Rs. 10,00,000 ($16970 CAD) and a pension of about 40,000 per month.

# Closing Statement

I confirm that I am a temporary entrant who laurels his admission to one of the prestigious Universities in the UK and also an echt student with an aim to pursue a quality education.

[NAME]