Student Testimonials


Joanna, Finland

My name is Joanna and I am a second year student at BMI. A friend of mine found out about the program and knowing that I’m interested in microscopy she immediately informed me. I have completed my Bachelor’s degree at the University of Turku in biochemistry and therefore it was easy for me to choose BMI for my next career step.

I have enjoyed the BMI program very much. The program requires hard work but during this program I have learned more in one year that I ever thought possible. The warm bio-community at Turku played a significant role in my progression as a researcher. I also have been lucky enough to complete part of my masters’ thesis in the Cell Imaging Facility of Northwestern University in Chicago. I feel that the international experiences I have gained from both this exchange and the BMI program will be significant for my career progression. I recommend this program; overall it was a fulfilling experience!

 

Ahmed, Libya

My field of study is dental science and I graduated from my homecountry as a dentist more than 10 years ago. In 2002 I started my PhD study in university of Helsinki and although I have already got my PhD from the same, I felt that there is something missing between PhD and bachelor degrees, and here where the idea of a master degree popped in!

One evening I was sitting at my desk checking my emails and then found an announcement about the starting admission of an international MSc program in biomedical imaging, and that really seemed wonderful because I had been struggling-during my PhD study which consisted of research work- with my data analysis, and one of the most crucial players in data analysis is imaging.  The title was very attractive and its contents gave me the impression that it would enrich my skill and knowledge with all what a successful researcher, and clinician, needs. What made me even more interested in the program was the higly sophisticated and advanced imaging techniques contained in the study syllabus.

I decided to apply for it and luckily was accepted. Despite my long stay among Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa (about 10 years), I like Turku most because it is calm, safe, nature-rich, and thus more suitable for a student life. When I joined the program, I found the coordinators very helpful and cooperative. The teaching staff was highly qualified, the course material was rich and up to date.

I wish all the best for the newcomers and good luck in your career!

 

Qiu, China

My name is Qiu Yaqi. I come from China. During my fourth-year study in the college, I decided to continue my master study in the future. At that moment one of my friends who studied in Finland as an exchange student told me that the high education in Finland is outstanding and the teachers are highly qualified. Thus I started to apply for Finnish universities. On one occasion, I found that there was a new master’s program – Biomedical Imaging at Åbo Akademi University which attracted my attention. My career plan is to become a researcher in the field of cell biology, so with the help of imaging, I am able to know more about cells.

Currently I enjoy my life in Turku, Finland. Everyone here is friendly and helpful especially our teachers and program coordinators who are always fairly nice and do their best to help us when some difficulties are encountered. BMI not only get students ready in professional knowledge but also offers different practical opportunities. For instance, I am being trained and gaining the experience in a research group right now at Biocity so as to most of my classmates. The study of BMI program is neither tough nor easy, but it requires hard work for sure. Until now I have travelled several cities in Europe. In my eyes, Turku is the best one suitable for me. Since it is peaceful and quiet, I can focus on my study and work.