Health & Life Sciences

The placements were the best thing about my course. They provided a glimpse of what it’s like to be a qualified occupational therapist.

I want to be able to inspire other international students, as well as students from different backgrounds, to dream big and never give up on their goals - education is truly the passport to the future.

I would recommend my course and profession all day long. There is nothing better than seeing the impact you’re making...

I would 100% recommend Teesside University and my course to anyone applying. Chemistry offers so many different career possibilities and the academic staff are there to support you through the entire process.

I would highly recommend Teesside for anyone who wants to gain a professional career in healthcare. The facilities are amazing, they have great connections with the NHS around the North East and staff are so supportive.

The classes inspired me to study and helped to boost my confidence.

I was provided with so many opportunities and I hope to be able pass this on by mentoring Teesside University students in the future.

Completing it allowed me to progress from a community staff nurse to a district nurse in my workplace.

Being on placement gives you an insight of what it is like to be working as a diagnostic radiographer and it helps you decide which speciality you want to focus on.

My time at university played a significant role in preparing me for my career.

I think the work placement module was the most important module of my course – it gave me real insight about what I needed to do.

In addition to gaining valuable hands-on experience, and great networking opportunities, I studied and worked with like-minded individuals who share the same goals and ambitions as me.

One of my proudest achievements during my studies was being awarded the Philip Goodeve-Docker award from the Queen’s Nursing Institute.

The services are amazing, especially in career advice, student support and volunteering opportunities.

My course was varied and covered a wide range of topics. Modules were delivered by knowledgeable lecturers who had a great deal of experience within the forensic science field.

My time at Teesside allowed me to develop into a school nurse.

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.

The support from the tutors is excellent. They are professional, knowledgeable and so enthusiastic.

My time at uni was greatly enhanced by the support from wonderful lecturers who advised and prepared me for my career.

I chose to do my master’s at Teesside University because I was impressed with its links with industry.

I'm proud to say I'm already living my ambitions and Teesside played a big part in making that happen.

Gaining my degree and meeting inspirational people was the essential catalyst to my career.

I loved how hands on the course was straight away. We were practising on phantom heads within a matter of weeks and learning practical skills.

I got on really well with my classmates and made a lot of good friends for life.

The strength and conditioning internship, and my undergraduate course as a whole, was outstanding – both were fundamental to my development.

The placements give you the best learning experiences as you work hands on with clients and learn from them and the professionals.

The lecturers are amazing – they absolutely make university life what it is.

I recommend Teesside University 100%. For a UK university with top notch teaching and research facilities and yet very affordable think Teesside University.

My life has transformed from the life of a shy girl from a working class background who comes from a foreign country and speaks a foreign language, to the life of a person who knows that through my hard work, I can live my dreams.

The University has such a wide range of extra-curriculum opportunities, which set you apart from other graduates.