Example Of Personal Statement On Statement Of Purpose

I have always found the mix of engineering and biological sciences to be particularly exciting – both in its potential and in its uniqueness.  During my first year at Texas Southern University, I became acquainted with a one Dr. Lacey Reynolds, who taught Biomechanics as the assistant professor. After taking Dr. Reynold’s class and experiencing the hands-on approach he brought to this discipline, I felt I suddenly understood human movement and injury prevention in a completely new way. I could now see why creating specific equipment could not only assist individuals recovering from injuries, but could provide a clear path to revolutionize the field of medicine. I wholeheartedly believe Biomedical Engineering improves lives through research and technology - and it is because of this that I am seeking a Master of Science Degree in this field.
In addition to this inspiring course, classes such as Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology and Therapeutic modalities also greatly influenced my decision to pursue Biomedical Engineering. Although majoring in Kinesiology prevented me from accumulating important research experience, these courses still provided me with a richer understanding of the science behind orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in Biomechanics. Always eager to supplement my education with hand on experience, I currently work as a rehab technician at a therapy clinic.
While attending the University of North Texas, a few personal factors (including a death in the family) significantly affected my academic performance early on. However, after being forced to reorganize my priorities and transferring to Texas Southern University, my grades improved dramatically. I proceeded to improve my cumulative GPA with each successive semester and ultimately made the Dean’s List in the two years attended. In fact, I intentionally enrolled in 18-credit hours two semesters in a row to challenge myself. I never received less than a “B” in each course. To compliment my strong academic performance, I also became more involved on campus by joining the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Club and even served as secretary for the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Club for two years.
The main reason why I am selecting the University at Buffalo is because I am intrigued with how broad your Biomedical Engineering Program is, both in its reach and scope. While my primary research would revolve around Biomechanics - both biomedical devices and biomaterials - I am also interested in research dealing specifically with orthopedic injuries and rehabilitation. I know your university is renowned for having numerous faculty members who are actively engaged in research. Specifically, I know that one of your faculty members, Dr. Mark Ehrensberger, is working closely in the field that I would like to pursue. While my long-term research path is far from defined, the thought of learning from and interacting with such faculty members is very exciting and inspiring.