Health & Life Sciences

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 laboratory equipment and quality of lecturers were exceptional.

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