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sanjayan nadarajah (graduate)  
 
  I have discovered that at senior levels of management, a chemistry degree along with a quality background is a valuable commodity in the pharmaceutical industry .  
 
 
sandra Stovell (graduate)  
 
  I see my Professional Training year as the launch of my career... and it was an excellent starting point.  
 
 
kate niedermann (graduate)  
 
  I wanted to work for the company. I put in an extra effort to get the contacts, reputation and references. I´ve been working in that company for three and a half years now.  
 
 
Jennifer O'Reilly  
 
  I found the placement to be very rewarding. It gives you the opportunity to apply theoretical university knowledge to a modern industrial environment.  
 
Andrew Scullard  
 
 

'My placement involved many aspects other than routine chemistry work. I was fortunate to be given many alternative opportunities'

 
 
lauren tedaldi  
 
  I feel much more confident in working alone. I enjoy the independence given to me on placement, and feel it allows to me to work productively.

 
 
Genevieve clapton  
 
  Overall I found the year to be challenging but a lot of fun and I'd definately recommend a placement year to anyone wishing to study at Surrey University!  
 
rachel brettle  
 
  I feel I have learnt a lot about both the work I do and how an international chemical company operates.


 
 
John Evens  
 
  Everyone was friendly to the students, and they were happy to talk about their experiences and offer career advice etc.

 
 
Hao Zhang  
 
  I think this year placement was very good and useful for my future carrer and very good for my CV.'


 
 
Simon Poynton  
 
  I learned how a company can run successfully with all departments working together for a smooth transition of knowledge and results.

 
 
viki hart  
 
  I have aquired high levels of care and discipline to maintain quality assurance.  
 
jennifer barkworth  
 
  New Zealand is an amazing experience not to passed over. Once you spend time in New Zealand you don't want to move back to the UK.  
 
ronan callaghan  
 
  I now have a much greater awareness of chemistry in the industrial field and approach problems in a more confident and professional manner  
 
Michelle Brown  
 
  The placement year gives you an understanding of how it is to work in industry. It was quite different from what I expected.  
 
nicholas cram  
 
  I strongly recommend a year of placement. You will have a great time. You will learn a lot, both at work and out of work, building skills that will help in the future immensely.  
 
Gemma Ffitch  
 
  It is good that I went to Belgium. It was challenging to work in a french-speaking company. I learnt a lot about myself.  
 
ben lee  
 
  The placement has offered a chance to see how all the different areas within the company interact with each other to achieve the overall business goal of the satisfaction of customers.  
 
saratu ateiza  
 
  Although I have come across many hurdles, some greater than others, being here has been an invaluable experience, which has made me a stronger person.  
 
paul hunt  
 
  A New Zealand placement, would suit independent, outgoing individuals who work hard and also are able to have a good time.  
 
Jamie kizewki  
 
  Overall I would say that being in industry is a good idea. Definitely. It is all about learning really. Placement affects your personality  
 
lisa macgowan  
 
  The time spent in Industry have been both informative and character building.  
 
Andy Mash  
 
  During the placement I was able to gain a better understanding in ways the computational chemistry is used within the pharmaceutical industry.  
 
 
malcolm johnson - 1970  
 
  The experience gained during my Industrial Year subsequently provided me with a long and interesting career in the oil and gas industry.  
 
 
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