Health & Life Sciences

The university is very accommodating and supportive of students, especially for those studying a degree alongside a full or part time job.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

I think the work placement module was the most important module of my course – it gave me real insight about what I needed to do.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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