Dave Tiquis, 21, from Darwen has always been curious about the sciences and so decided to make them his career.

Dave took part in multiple enrichment activities, from Medical Society to the Debating Society and gained invaluable experience on an NHS placement at Blackburn Hospital.

“I worked in Patient Overview and learned how to engage in patient reviews and the importance of patient care. It really helped me prepare for a medical career as I got to observe how all these roles work together.”

Dave is now reading Biomedical Science at the University of Brighton before continuing down a medical pathway.