Health & Life Sciences

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

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

The laboratory equipment and quality of lecturers were exceptional.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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