Health & Life Sciences

I worked at the Royal Victoria Infirmary as a scrub ODP in spines, trauma, orthopaedics and neurospecialties.

The placements were invaluable and core to achieving and augmenting the theoretical aspects of the course.

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

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.

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 university is very accommodating and supportive of students, especially for those studying a degree alongside a full or part time job.

I had an amazing time, achieved a first-class honours degree and now I’ve got my dream job.

This course prepared me extremely well for my career, allowing me to explore a range of modules and gain insight into what work may look like in different industries.

Teesside allowed me to complete my studies and continue with family life.

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.

I learned about the whole human body, from muscle groups to small chemical molecules. From this I found my skill was in microbiology and from there I knew what career I wanted.

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

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.

Teesside University has been an amazing place to study - the facilities are second to none and the support systems are fabulous.

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

The course is really interesting, and I feel like I will be well prepared for my first job.

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.

The practicality of the course was the best thing.

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

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

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

The opportunity to work with industry professionals and gain direct exposure to cutting-edge equipment and techniques through workshops and projects was invaluable. For anyone looking to advance their career in bioprocessing or biotherapeutics, Teesside University is a fantastic choice.

I have gained great experience and confidence in practical applications, particularly working in lab and medical situations.

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

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

I love meeting new people and I've got an unrelenting need to be helpful, so nursing is the perfect profession for me.

The laboratory equipment and quality of lecturers were exceptional.

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