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

Agnieszka Godzicka

Agnieszka Godzicka

MA Social Work

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.

Meet Agnieszka Godzicka  

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  

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  

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  

Alex Greenhough

Alex Greenhough

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

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.

Meet Alex Greenhough  

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  

Alexandra Young

Alexandra Young

BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition*

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

Meet Alexandra Young  

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  

Joshua Brown

Joshua Brown

MSc Environmental Management (with Advanced Practice)

This course provided me with the opportunity to design and conduct field work, giving me real hands-on experience. This was noted during my interview for RPS.

Meet Joshua Brown  

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  

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  

Heidi Stevens

Heidi Stevens

BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition*

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

Meet Heidi Stevens  

Emma Smith

Emma Smith

PgDip Specialist Practice in District Nursing (Degree Apprenticeship)

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

Meet Emma Smith  

Libby Clements

Libby Clements

BSc (Hons) Biological Science* and PhD in Microbiology

The laboratory equipment and quality of lecturers were exceptional.

Meet Libby Clements  

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  

Charlotte Birdsall

Charlotte Birdsall

BSc (Hons) Biological Science*

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

Meet Charlotte Birdsall  

Jesusoorefunmi Olaoye

Jesusoorefunmi Olaoye

MSc Environmental Management

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

Meet Jesusoorefunmi Olaoye  

Rachel Cutler

Rachel Cutler

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

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

Meet Rachel Cutler  

Emma Holey

Emma Holey

PGCert Specialist Practice in District Nursing

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

Meet Emma Holey  

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  

Simon Newbold

Simon Newbold

DipHE Operating Department Practice*

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

Meet Simon Newbold  

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  

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  

Chinazo Mbaonu

Chinazo Mbaonu

MSc Environmental Management (with Advanced Practice)

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

Meet Chinazo Mbaonu  

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  

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  

Joanne Preston

Joanne Preston

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

The practicality of the course was the best thing.

Meet Joanne Preston  

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  

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  

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  

 
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