Health & Life Sciences

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

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

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 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.

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 loved how hands on the course was straight away. We were practising on phantom heads within a matter of weeks and learning practical skills.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The laboratory equipment and quality of lecturers were exceptional.

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

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

My time at university played a significant role in preparing 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.

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

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

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.

The practicality of the course was the best thing.