Health & Life Sciences

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

I was provided with so many opportunities and I hope to be able pass this on by mentoring Teesside University students in the future.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

My time at university played a significant role in preparing me for my career.

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

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

I would absolutely recommend Teesside to serving members of the military or those who have left. At the time of enrolling, I didn’t quite appreciate the support that I would be given throughout this course.

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.

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

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

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

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

The laboratory equipment and quality of lecturers were exceptional.