Profile
Megan Bird
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About Me:
I live in Bristol with my partner. At the weekends you will find me walking in the countryside and looking for wildlife! If I’m not out walking I might be exploring new places, paddleboarding or gardening.
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My pronouns are:
She/Her
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My Work:
I use my computer and information collected on wildlife species as well as animal diseases to help monitor and manage the risk of disease spread.
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Read more
In some cases animals including wildlife can spread disease from themselves to humans. Often this can be life threatening and can cost food production companies lots of money each year. I use my computer along with information collected on wildlife species and animal diseases to reduce the likelihood of this happening.
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My Typical Day:
I wake up at 7am and head to the gym. I turn my computer on at 9am and work until 1:30pm when it is time for lunch. After I’m full of food and have been for a lunchtime walk, I do some more work until its time to turn my computer off at 5pm.
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Education:
Weaverham High School, Cheshire
Reaseheath College, Cheshire
University of Nottingham, Nottingham
University of Chester, Cheshire
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Qualifications:
10 GCSES
Extended Diploma in Animal Management
BSc Honours degree in Animal Science
MSc degree in Wildlife Conservation
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
I did not know, I just knew I wanted to work with animals in some way
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
To be a Pathologist
Who is your favourite singer or band?
McFly
What's your favourite food?
Pizza
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