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Health & Life Sciences

Here some of our successful alumni detail how Teesside helped them on their career path.

Heidi Stevens

Heidi Stevens

BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition*

I gained a strong skillset for a career in health research.

Meet Heidi Stevens  

Marlee Pryde

Marlee Pryde

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

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

Meet Marlee Pryde  

Stacey Mensforth

Stacey Mensforth

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

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

Meet Stacey Mensforth  

Rachel Cutler

Rachel Cutler

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

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

Meet Rachel Cutler  

Oliver Cole

Oliver Cole

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice

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

Meet Oliver Cole  

Kate Schindler

Kate Schindler

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

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

Meet Kate Schindler  

Ben Wood

Ben Wood

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and MSc Criminal Investigation

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

Meet Ben Wood  

James Haycock

James Haycock

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

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

Meet James Haycock  

Oliver Oxbury

Oliver Oxbury

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice

I can say with certainty that without the skills I acquired at Teesside, I would not have been able to secure my current job role or move to Canada.

Meet Oliver Oxbury  

Ulfat Jahan Farha

Ulfat Jahan Farha

MSc Environmental Management

I am grateful for the exceptional support I received during my master's.

Meet Ulfat Jahan Farha  

Vivienne Stocks

Vivienne Stocks

BSc (Hons) Health Sciences

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

Meet Vivienne Stocks  

Sheila Kitson

Sheila Kitson

BSc Nursing Studies (Adult)

My further learning at Teesside University provided me with confidence and the ability to articulate gained knowledge.

Meet Sheila Kitson  

Jan Crawley

Jan Crawley

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Adult)

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

Meet Jan Crawley  

Dr Shaun McLaren PhD

Dr Shaun McLaren PhD

PhD - Sport Science

Being a sport scientist is about so much more than domain subject knowledge.

Meet Dr Shaun McLaren PhD  

Mary Nandawula

Mary Nandawula

Master of Public Health

The staff are excellent and pushed me to do my best and they give you their unconditional support.

Meet Mary Nandawula  

Dan O'Brien

Dan O'Brien

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science and MSc Sports Rehabilitation

Dan works as a full-time football academy sports rehabilitator.

Meet Dan O'Brien  

Mary Greenwell

Mary Greenwell

MSc Biotechnology

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

Meet Mary Greenwell  

Lynn Murray

Lynn Murray

BSc Nursing Studies (Mental Health)

I would absolutely recommend Teesside to serving members of the military or those who have left. At the time of enrolling, I didn’t quite appreciate the support that I would be given throughout this course.

Meet Lynn Murray  

Rebecca Storey

Rebecca Storey

BSc (Hons) Food Science and Engineering*

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

Meet Rebecca Storey  

Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith

PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) and MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing)

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

Meet Rebecca Smith  

Faye Sanderson

Faye Sanderson

BSc (Hons) Chemistry

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.

Meet Faye Sanderson  

Dr Joe S Chidanyika

Dr Joe S Chidanyika

Doctor of Health and Social Care

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.

Meet Dr Joe S Chidanyika  

Jesusoorefunmi Olaoye

Jesusoorefunmi Olaoye

MSc Environmental Management

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

Meet Jesusoorefunmi Olaoye  

Lee Foxton

Lee Foxton

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

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

Meet Lee Foxton  

Joanne Preston

Joanne Preston

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

The practicality of the course was the best thing.

Meet Joanne Preston  

Flora Eze

Flora Eze

MSc Bioprocessing and Biotherapeutics (with Advanced Practice)

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.

Meet Flora Eze  

Thomas Wing

Thomas Wing

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation and MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

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

Meet Thomas Wing  

Sophie Jeffrey

Sophie Jeffrey

BSc (Hons) Human Biology

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.

Meet Sophie Jeffrey  

Abigail Ilsley

Abigail Ilsley

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Studies

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.

Meet Abigail Ilsley  

Helen Lloyd

Helen Lloyd

BSc (Hons) Practice Innovation (Acute and Critical Care)

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

Meet Helen Lloyd  

 
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