Health & Life Sciences

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

My learning experiences and course structure at Teesside excelled my career growth. It was the perfect mixture of principle and practical learning.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The practicality of the course was the best thing.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.