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Since graduating, I’ve been working in pharmaceutical logistics on the DHL Future Leaders Graduate Programme. My role involves supporting the transport and distribution of temperature- and condition-sensitive pharmaceuticals to hospitals, ensuring patients receive vital medications safely and efficiently.

What I enjoy most about my role is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients while continuously learning and developing professionally. I particularly value the collaborative nature of the work and the variety of challenges that come with it, as no two days are ever the same. The pharmaceutical logistics sector is also heavily influenced by external factors, which makes the role dynamic and requires adaptability, problem-solving, and strong teamwork on a daily basis.

Studying Health and Medical Sciences gave me a broad understanding of the healthcare sector from multiple perspectives, which has been incredibly valuable in my current role. It allowed me to enter the pharmaceutical logistics industry with an appreciation of how different parts of healthcare are interconnected, from research and manufacturing through to patient care and treatment delivery.

My degree also reinforced the importance of medicines in improving patient outcomes and wellbeing, as well as the critical role that timely and reliable delivery plays in ensuring patients receive the treatment they need when they need it. This understanding has given greater meaning and purpose to the work I do every day.

I’m on the NHS graduate management training scheme in the general management stream. I’m currently working as an operations manager within my hospital’s ophthalmology department. This involves working behind the scenes to ensure clinical activity can run as efficiently as possible, alongside completing projects to improve the quality, safety, and experience of care delivered by our service.

I’ve gained significant operational experience, supporting my department to cover rota gaps, resolve complaints, improve outpatient utilisation and resolve other day-to-day issues when they arise. I’ve also led and supported a range of projects focused on enhancing our patient information resources, implementing ambient AI to improve clinical productivity, and developing demand and capacity models.

I hope to apply these skills in my next placement working as a project manager in my trust’s transformation team, where I will be supporting delivery of larger-scale change and quality improvement projects.

I feel that I’m genuinely able to make positive changes for my service, benefiting my colleagues and the patients they treat. The people I’ve met are also a highlight. The other trainees are fantastic, and I feel like I’ve made lifelong friends. My work team are incredibly supportive, and my colleagues in the wider department are so welcoming and interesting; I’ve learned a lot from them. Running the department newsletter, full of good news stories and positive feedback about our staff, is probably my favourite part of my role, acting as an uplifting reminder of the great work they do.

I’ve also had amazing opportunities to learn about all parts of the NHS, from spending a day with our hospital porters to observing a robotic surgery and joining meetings with the trust executive board. The access and opportunities provided by the scheme are invaluable, and I’ve done things I never thought I’d have the chance to do.

Completing my Health and Medical Sciences degree provided me with an understanding of NHS structure, finances and the roles of different healthcare professionals, which I actively apply in my current role. I’ve built enough scientific knowledge to understand the treatments delivered in my department and the diseases affecting our patients. I’m also well equipped to undertake the further study required as part of the scheme.

After graduating, I secured a temporary co-ordination role at Warwick Business School. In this position, I supported recruitment processes, managed data and communicated with a wide range of stakeholders, further strengthening my organisational and people-focused skills.

I am now about to begin a role as a Research Portfolio Officer within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), specifically in the Economic and Social Research Council. In this role, I will support the development and management of research funding programmes, contribute to grant application and review processes, and work with academics and policymakers to ensure funded research is impactful and aligned with societal needs.

My degree gave me a strong foundation in research, data analysis, and critical thinking, all of which underpin the work I do now. Through my dissertation and modules such as Digital Technology in Health, I developed the ability to analyse complex information, manage data with accuracy, and communicate insights clearly.

Following graduation I joined the Master's in Public Health at Warwick.

It felt like a natural next step as it deepened the population-level perspective introduced in HMS. Many themes, such as epidemiology, social determinants of health, and translating evidence into practice, carried through.

Currently, I am working as a Wider-Determinants of Health Project Officer at Walsall Council. My role involves designing, implementing and evaluating a Gambling Harms campaign aimed at reducing harm and health inequalities in the borough.

I also work on how planning and the built environment affect health by reviewing weekly planning applications. I liaise with local employment services that understands the bidirectional relationship of health and employment. I also support cross-sector partnership to embed health into local decision-making.

My degrees have laid the intellectual groundwork and practical skills I use. Key skills include critical appraisal and interpretation of evidence, academic writing for reports and briefings, confidence in presenting and facilitating stakeholder meetings, and teamwork and project management.

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Since graduating, I’ve been working at Inizio Medical as an Account Executive within medical communications.

I support the delivery of global pharmaceutical projects, working across publications, congress materials, and strategic medical content. My role involves managing timelines and budgets, coordinating cross functional teams, and ensuring that complex clinical data is translated into clear, impactful communication for healthcare professionals. I’ve also had the opportunity to work on high profile accounts early in my career, which has accelerated both my scientific understanding and project management skills.

What I enjoy most is being at the intersection of science and strategy. I’m able to engage with cutting-edge clinical data while also playing a key role in how that information is communicated and applied in practice.

The fast paced, collaborative nature of the work means no two days are the same, and I find it particularly rewarding to contribute to projects that ultimately support better patient outcomes. I also value the level of responsibility and exposure I’ve been given early in my career.

My degree gave me a strong scientific foundation, but more importantly, it trained me to think critically and communicate complex ideas clearly.

At Warwick, I developed the ability to analyse data, evaluate evidence, and structure information logically, skills that are directly transferable to medical communications. It also built my confidence in engaging with scientific literature, which has been key in allowing me to quickly adapt to real-world clinical projects.

A highlight of my time at Warwick was the balance between the academic side and the social side of university life. Some of the most memorable moments were the simple ones, like staying up late watching films with friends. It is something you do not quite get in the same way once you start working, and it made the experience feel very unique. At the same time, Warwick pushed me to become more independent and self-disciplined, which is something I still rely on in my role today.

After graduating from BSc Health and Medical Sciences I joined the graduate-entry medicine programme at Warwick.

While the Medical Sciences component of HMS is clearly relevant to the study of Medicine, the study of Health Sciences has also given me an in-depth understanding of local and global health problems, inequalities and access, and policy making that I hope will give me a perspective beyond clinical practice. Health Science contextualises and complements Medical Science, giving a holistic overview of health and wellbeing and the wider implications of disease and disability in individuals and populations.

Having an integrated understanding to medicine and health and related ethical considerations was a help to me during the process of applying to Medicine.

See Molly's update one year into her Medicine degree.

After graduating from Warwick, I went on to pursue an MSc in Health Economics, Policy and Management from Karolinska Institute in Sweden. I completed my Master's degree in summer 2025 and have since been working as a Research Assistant at The Partnership for International Politics and Diplomacy for Health, a think tank based in Stockholm.

In this role, I enjoy having the opportunity to combine research and policy, bringing together different types of analyses, perspectives and sources. I also value staying closely engaged with the latest developments in global health and collaborating with colleagues from across the world.

My degree in Health and Medical Sciences strengthened my writing skills, cultural competence and ability to independently seek out evidence, as well as giving me an interdisciplinary perspective, all of which have been invaluable in this role.

In autumn 2026, I will start a PhD programme at the Stockholm School of Economics.

Looking back at my time at Warwick, my highlight was the strong sense of community and the ease of meeting people from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds across campus. I also really enjoyed spending time with friends in the sunny piazza!

Since graduating I’ve joined the NHS graduate management training scheme, on their general management stream. In my first year-long placement on the scheme, I worked as a Strategic Business Manager. I worked in a community trust on projects including clinical productivity, time and motion studies, reducing ‘did not attend’ rates, and communications/engagement for site moves.

Studying Health and Medical Sciences at Warwick helped develop my holistic understanding of healthcare not only within the UK but also globally. My degree has also prepared me well for undertaking further studies. Other skills which I found useful when transitioning into the workplace include presentation abilities, data analysis and team working.

Find out more about Jennifer's experience on the graduate scheme.

Since graduating I've joined PwC as a Management Consultant. As part of my role, I work with clients across all industries to successfully enable transformation and solve business problems.

My HMS degree developed my team work, presentation, problem solving, communication and analytic skills which I use on a daily basis in my role.

It also provided me with a comprehensive and specialised understanding of the healthcare industry’s intricate dynamics across stakeholders, policies, technology etc. This is especially useful when working with healthcare clients but has also been transferable to clients of all industries.

Following graduation I joined the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme on the HR stream. My first placement was as a Project Manager for Inclusion, Engagement and Wellbeing, where I led my own projects around eliminating pay gaps and addressing health inequalities.

The scheme also has education elements. Alongside working full time, I am completing a postgraduate diploma in human resource management (CIPD accredited) and a postgraduate certificate in healthcare leadership.

The BSc Health and Medical Sciences gave me an understanding about the complexities of the NHS and healthcare, which has helped me when transitioning from university life to working full time. It also provided me with the academic skills to be successful while completing postgraduate courses.

See Holly's update one year into the NHS graduate scheme.