Make a difference in healthcare | Teesside University

Have you got what it takes?

If you’re passionate about helping people and contributing to a healthier world, why not take that passion into healthcare?

It’s a rewarding, diverse and fast-paced career. If you’re just starting out in a different career or you feel like your job isn’t really you, we’ve got a range of healthcare courses that might be the perfect solution.

Why a healthcare profession is for you

Job for life

Your skills will always be in huge demand with the population continuing to rise, people living longer, and more care and support needed.

Financial support

There's lots of help available if you want to study a degree in healthcare, from government-funded bursaries to individual university scholarships.

Roles for all skillsets

Work in hospitals, prisons, government, research, schools, local authorities, general practice or district nursing.

Fast-paced environment

Collaborate to solve urgent, short and long-term problems with no two days the same.

Every day is different

Different patients, different problems and different illnesses, all needing different treatment. Your experiences will be varied, rewarding and highly valued.

Global opportunities

Every country requires healthcare professionals, so your transferrable skills will be welcome almost anywhere you choose to live and work.

Many professions, one passion

Every day you’ll make such a difference to so many people's lives, caring for others and seeing your patients’ health improve because of the treatment and commitment you give.

See where your skills lie and the area you might want to specialise in.

Adult nursing

Work with a dedicated care team to assess, plan, co-ordinate and manage care for adult patients.

Adult nursing course

Study our course and secure a placement in:

Barnard Castle
Chester-le-Street
Darlington
Durham
East Cleveland
Gateshead
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough
Newcastle

North Yorkshire
Northallerton
Northumberland
Redcar
Shotley
Stockton
Weardale
Whitby

Child nursing

Care for sick, injured or disabled infants, children and young people, and their families, in a number of health care settings.

Child nursing course

Study our course and secure a placement in:

Barnard Castle
Chester-le-Street
Darlington
Durham
East Cleveland
Gateshead
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough
Newcastle

North Yorkshire
Northallerton
Northumberland
Redcar
Shotley
Stockton
Weardale
Whitby

Chiropractic

Work in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health.

Chiropractic course

Dental hygiene

Deliver oral health promotion, periodontal and preventive treatment to a wide range of patients.

Dental hygiene course

Diagnostic radiography

Use the latest medical imaging technology to produce high-quality diagnostic images that support the clinical diagnosis and treatment of trauma or disease for a range of patients.

Diagnostic radiography course

Study our course and secure a placement in:

Darlington
Durham
Gateshead
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough
Newcastle

Northallerton
Northumberland
Stockton
Sunderland
South Tyneside

Learning disabilities nursing

Play a central role in understanding the health needs of people with learning disabilities, supporting them with issues affecting their lives, their individual needs, rights and opportunities in society.

Learning disabilities nursing course

Study our course and secure a placement in:

Barnard Castle
Chester-le-Street
Darlington
Durham
East Cleveland
Gateshead
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough
Newcastle

North Yorkshire
Northallerton
Northumberland
Redcar
Shotley
Stockton
Weardale
Whitby

Mental health nursing

Establish and build a therapeutic relationship with people who may experience mental health distress and illness, encourage healthy behaviours, recognise and treat symptoms early, and promote mental and physical health and wellbeing for all ages.

Mental health nursing course

Study our course and secure a placement in:

Barnard Castle
Chester-le-Street
Darlington
Durham
East Cleveland
Gateshead
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough
Newcastle

North Yorkshire
Northallerton
Northumberland
Redcar
Shotley
Stockton
Weardale
Whitby

Midwifery

Play a central role in the most amazing and challenging journey in a family’s life, supporting women through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood to make informed choices about their care.

Midwifery course

Study our course and secure a placement in:

Darlington
Durham
Hartlepool

Middlesbrough
Northallerton
Stockton

Occupational therapy

Support people experiencing illness or disability to facilitate recovery and overcome barriers, enabling them to do the daily activities they need or want to do to improve their function, independence and quality of life.

Occupational therapy course

Study our course and secure a placement in:

Darlington
Durham
East Cleveland
Gateshead
Hartlepool

Middlesbrough
North Yorkshire
Northallerton
Stockton

Operating department practice

Play a vital role in the multidisciplinary perioperative theatre team, providing a high standard of patient-centred care during anaesthesia, surgery, and post anaesthetic care (recovery).

Operating department practice course

Study our course and secure a placement in:

Darlington
Durham
Gateshead
Harrogate
Hartlepool

Middlesbrough
Newcastle
Northallerton
Stockton

Optometry

Work as an optometrist, with responsibility for the examination, diagnosis, and management of the visual system.

Optometry course

Paramedic

Work as a highly skilled autonomous practitioner able to confidently assess, prioritise, transfer, manage, treat, refer and discharge service users in the community.

Paramedic course

Study our course and secure a placement in:

Darlington
Durham
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough

Northallerton
Scarborough
Stockton
York

Physiotherapy

Make a lifelong difference to the way people function physically, socially and psychologically, using therapeutic intervention to optimise their abilities through health promotion, preventative healthcare and rehabilitation.

Physiotherapy course

Study our course and secure a placement in:

Darlington
Durham
East Cleveland
Gateshead
Hartlepool

Middlesbrough
North Yorkshire
Northumberland
Northallerton
Stockton

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James Wren

'My time at Teesside gave me the confidence and capability to reach my goals. I am forever grateful for my time there and to everyone who supported me.'

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Matthew Hill

'I would recommend paramedic practice at Teesside, it sets you up for life in every sense. The University is such a good place to learn and study as the education is second to none.'

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Chloe Ridley

'I have developed a wide range of transferable skills, gained so much confidence, and can talk to anyone and stay calm in emergency situations.'

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Jade Hoggarth

'All the modules have prepared me for different aspects of the practice and placement module – and have been essential for my progression from a student to a newly qualified nurse. '

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Abigail Sykes

'I would recommend Teesside, it is a modern well-rounded university, very welcoming with a great family feel, and you will make friends for life.'

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Louise Jennings

'Teesside University has exceeded my expectations.'

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Beatrice Friebe

'Teesside University provided me with the education and knowledge I needed to work in nursing.'

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Alisha Carter

'The academic staff are superb and are always there to support you. I have had some amazing placements from general paediatric medical wards to more critical settings such as neonatal intensive care and paediatric critical care.'

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Ruqayyah El-Dharrat

'The experience and interactions with mentoring midwives and mothers are irreplaceable and invaluable.'

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Aimee Wakenshaw

'I was supported throughout the transition of being a student to becoming a registered nurse.'

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