Health & Life Sciences

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

I got on really well with my classmates and made a lot of good friends for life.

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

The laboratory equipment and quality of lecturers were exceptional.

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

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

The classes inspired me to study and helped to boost my confidence.

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

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 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 allowed me to develop into a school nurse.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Teesside allowed me to complete my studies and continue with family life.

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

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

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