Could someone be so kind to take a look at my letter of motivation and give me some feedback .. .

I THANK IN ADVANCE THOSE WHO HELP ME!







Dear Ms. XX,



I am MSc in Biochemical Engineering graduate from the XX. During my master studies I learnt about the Xx programmes offered by the university and after thoroughly informing myself about them I would like to introduce my candidacy for the XX program in Xx.



Before concluding with my bachelor studies in chemical engineering I started to hold a great deal of attention in industrial biotechnology. This increasing interest is what encouraged me to join the biochemical engineering master’s program at the XX. My experience therein has been more than satisfactory, however due to the structure of my master’s programme I was not able to follow as many courses in the Life Sciences and Technology field as I would have liked. In this context, the XX programme offers me in the first place an excellent opportunity to continue with my academic formation in areas that interest me greatly such as functional genomics and bioinformatics. Beyond that, what attracts me to the XX programme in general is the joint effort between university and industry to ensemble academic learning with working experience, and the way in which creativity is put into action under the rigor of scientific thinking and economical considerations for the successful development of innovative biotechnology-oriented products as it promotes teamwork and effective project management. I am particularly interested in the XX programme because of its intrinsic entrepreneurial nature. The niche in the market for bioproducts is establishing itself strongly and as it continues to grow I recon great possibilities to embark myself in a fulfilling career in the field. I strongly believe that the programme would provide me with the necessary skills to do so in a successful manner.



In the past I have taken part in the development of novel products. Firstly in a conceptual fashion as part of my master curriculum when I took the XX course and as I carried out the XX Project. In the former I was able to learn a systematic and comprehensive approach to product development and in the later I had the opportunity to put in good use what I learnt as I participated in the conceptual design of In Situ Product Removal technologies for the fermentation industry in collaboration with XX. Additionally, for the last five months I was an intern at a Spanish biotech company where part of my work included to put through the production of high-value synthons for the pharmaceutical industry from bacterial-produced plastics. This particular work made me aware of the practical difficulties that arise in translating scientific outcomes into profitable products. The experience I have acquired at both university and industrial levels has fostered in me a genuine interest in product development and it has helped me to gain a broad perspective and valuable insight of what it takes to take up in such a challenging endeavour.



On a personal side, I am a very dedicated person with a strong sense of responsibility towards my work. I enjoy challenges and get great satisfaction in the process of learning and solving problems. Conducting my graduate studies at the XX has provided me with the experience of working in multicultural environments which have helped me in developing good teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.



I understand that the admission to this programme is highly competitive and I submit my application with the confidence that the theoretical and practical knowledge that I have gained so far, as well as my personal characteristics provide me with what is necessary for the successful completion of the programme.



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Yours sincerely,







XX