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Health & Life Sciences

Here some of our successful alumni detail how Teesside helped them on their career path.

Jodie McGregor

Jodie McGregor

BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition*

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

Meet Jodie McGregor  

Joanne Preston

Joanne Preston

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

The practicality of the course was the best thing.

Meet Joanne Preston  

Lee Foxton

Lee Foxton

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

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

Meet Lee Foxton  

Chinazo Mbaonu

Chinazo Mbaonu

MSc Environmental Management (with Advanced Practice)

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

Meet Chinazo Mbaonu  

Ulfat Jahan Farha

Ulfat Jahan Farha

MSc Environmental Management

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

Meet Ulfat Jahan Farha  

Joshua Brown

Joshua Brown

MSc Environmental Management (with Advanced Practice)

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.

Meet Joshua Brown  

Sophie Jeffrey

Sophie Jeffrey

BSc (Hons) Human Biology

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.

Meet Sophie Jeffrey  

Yasmin Welham

Yasmin Welham

BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy*

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.

Meet Yasmin Welham  

Flora Eze

Flora Eze

MSc Bioprocessing and Biotherapeutics (with Advanced Practice)

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.

Meet Flora Eze  

Dr Joe S Chidanyika

Dr Joe S Chidanyika

Doctor of Health and Social Care

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.

Meet Dr Joe S Chidanyika  

Vivienne Stocks

Vivienne Stocks

BSc (Hons) Health Sciences

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

Meet Vivienne Stocks  

Abigail Ilsley

Abigail Ilsley

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Studies

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.

Meet Abigail Ilsley  

Charlotte Birdsall

Charlotte Birdsall

BSc (Hons) Biological Science*

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

Meet Charlotte Birdsall  

Thomas Wing

Thomas Wing

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation and MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

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

Meet Thomas Wing  

James Cane

James Cane

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Studies

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

Meet James Cane  

Agnieszka Godzicka

Agnieszka Godzicka

MA Social Work

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.

Meet Agnieszka Godzicka  

Kate Schindler

Kate Schindler

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

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

Meet Kate Schindler  

Jan Crawley

Jan Crawley

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Adult)

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

Meet Jan Crawley  

James Haycock

James Haycock

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

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

Meet James Haycock  

Oliver Cole

Oliver Cole

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice

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

Meet Oliver Cole  

Alexandra Young

Alexandra Young

BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition*

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

Meet Alexandra Young  

Helen Lloyd

Helen Lloyd

BSc (Hons) Practice Innovation (Acute and Critical Care)

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

Meet Helen Lloyd  

Dan O'Brien

Dan O'Brien

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science and MSc Sports Rehabilitation

Dan works as a full-time football academy sports rehabilitator.

Meet Dan O'Brien  

Kate Paterson

Kate Paterson

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

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.

Meet Kate Paterson  

James Wren

James Wren

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice

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.

Meet James Wren   

Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith

PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) and MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing)

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

Meet Rebecca Smith  

Sarah Jordan

Sarah Jordan

MSc Diagnostic Radiography

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.

Meet Sarah Jordan  

Lynsey Edwards

Lynsey Edwards

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise (Sports Science)

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

Meet Lynsey Edwards  

Dr Diana-Abasi Udoh

Dr Diana-Abasi Udoh

MSc Biotechnology

I recommend Teesside University 100%. For a UK university with top notch teaching and research facilities and yet very affordable think Teesside University.

Meet Dr Diana-Abasi Udoh  

Peace Chima

Peace Chima

MSc Public Health

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

Meet Peace Chima  

 
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