Student stories

The MSc in Data Science has helped me to grow intellectually as well as professionally and reinforced my aspiration to bring positive changes to the lives of people using the power of data." 

My time at Surrey has made me a more confident and competent nurse. I can now prescribe medications to patients, which is incredibly empowering, as other nurses now come to me instead of junior doctors.

I previously completed an independent/supplementary prescribing (V300) module at Surrey, so knew first-hand that the teaching was excellent. The course is also well known within my trust, which is connected to Surrey.

I was over the moon when I successfully ran a social experiment, investigating emotion dynamics and mental health in male-female couples, using industry-standard equipment.

The fact Surrey is a campus university was a key selling point in deciding to come here. I liked the community feel and the fact everything is close by and convenient.

When you choose a masters course that you enjoy, at an institution that delivers it at an amazing quality, you naturally become motivated, driven and excited to learn.

The tutors are always happy to help if you have questions via email or after class, while students are encouraged to innovate and be creative during assessments and conduct research themselves under guidance.

Emily Baynes is studying for her MSc in Batteries, Fuel Cells and Energy Storage Systems in our Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, after initially doing her undergraduate degree in our Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Here, she tells us about the work she's doing with a community-led solar farm and her ambitions for the future...