Chunhui Li

Chunhui Li, from China, graduated with a PhD Mechanical Engineering.

Chunhui obtained a distinction with best student award in her MSc degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2009, and is now studying towards her PhD.

First impressions

I first came to Dundee in 2009 and studied Biomedical Engineering as an MSc student. The city and the department gave me great impressions with friendly people and great facilities. I was happy with the small class size here, students became friends easily and lecturers got to know the whole class which made them much more approachable.

The University also offers free English classes to all international students, from which I benefited greatly. I have made a lot of local, European and Asian friends here, which brings an exciting experience with different cultures all over the globe.

Favourite parts of my course

The modules in the MSc in Biomedical Engineering are carefully designed and selected for students. Not only did I learn engineering skills, but also skills in marketing, journal writing and research skills. These skills will undoubtedly benefit me in my future career.

In the School of Engineering, Physics & Mathematics, lecturers and supervisors care about the progress students made, evident through monthly meetings during which all students and supervisors gathered together and shared their opinions.

The most exciting part of the course for me is the final project. I was involved in a world leading project: Robotic assisted procedures under MRI environment. In this project, I operated MRI system by myself and obtained the knowledge in one of the leading technologies of Mechanical Engineering, Imaging and Medicine. It is massively beneficial for my future career and education. I also gained experience in communication within professional environments, via collaboration with Ninewells hospital and other relevant companies.

Closing thoughts

Dundee is a very nice city for living and studying. The University of Dundee is one of the top universities in the world, which offers a multi-national research environment for both staff and students. It will surely prepare young researchers to build confidence for further education or careers.