Abbie Jane Martin: BSc Hons Human Biology

Abbie Jane Martin

BSc Hons Human Biology, 2003

"I am about to begin a medical degree."

Abbie is celebrating after getting one step closer to her dream of becoming a doctor.

The 23-year-old, who currently works as a phlebotomist and medical laboratory assistant, is due to start her accelerated four-year graduate entry programme into medicine this September at Warwick Medical School.

Abbie said: "I am a little nervous as I’m not sure how heavy the workload will be, but I will try my best and am very excited.

It was Luton's flexible approach and the support from her tutors that Abbie feels was particularly valuable to her - providing her with the experience and confidence she needed to get into medical school.

"Luton was also supportive in allowing me the flexibility to carry out my dissertation outside of the University, gaining valuable industry experience," explained Abbie. "And I really believe the degree I read for at Luton provided the broad base of knowledge I needed in order to progress on to a medical degree."

Abbie's medical interview was a pleasant surprise to the soon-to-be student, who had prepared for a tough grilling.

"It was a lot more pleasant and more of a chat than an interview. I wasn't asked any awkward or really difficult questions that I had anticipated and fortunately there was common ground with the interviewers.

"I’m really looking forward to life as a medical student, concentrating on passing my degree and eventually earning some money!"

Interview took place in 2004.