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Health & Life Sciences

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

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  

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  

James Haycock

James Haycock

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

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

Meet James Haycock  

Charlie Crichton

Charlie Crichton

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Adult)

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

Meet Charlie Crichton  

Ellen Ramsay

Ellen Ramsay

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

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

Meet Ellen Ramsay  

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  

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  

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  

James Wren

James Wren

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice

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.

Meet James Wren   

Lynsey Edwards

Lynsey Edwards

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise (Sports Science)

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

Meet Lynsey Edwards  

Ayla Oatway

Ayla Oatway

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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

Meet Ayla Oatway  

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  

James Cane

James Cane

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Studies

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

Meet James Cane  

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  

Sarah Jordan

Sarah Jordan

MSc Diagnostic Radiography

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.

Meet Sarah Jordan  

Rachel Cutler

Rachel Cutler

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

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

Meet Rachel Cutler  

Libby Clements

Libby Clements

BSc (Hons) Biological Science* and PhD in Microbiology

The laboratory equipment and quality of lecturers were exceptional.

Meet Libby Clements  

Alexandra Young

Alexandra Young

BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition*

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

Meet Alexandra Young  

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  

Joanne Preston

Joanne Preston

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

The practicality of the course was the best thing.

Meet Joanne Preston  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Jodie McGregor

Jodie McGregor

BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition*

I would recommend Teesside, it’s very supportive and there are so many opportunities available.

Meet Jodie McGregor  

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  

Kate Paterson

Kate Paterson

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

This course equipped me with many valuable skills which allowed me to secure a job within the NHS and quickly adapt to my new role.

Meet Kate Paterson  

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  

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  

 
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