Health & Life Sciences

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

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

The laboratory equipment and quality of lecturers were exceptional.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

The placements were the best thing about my course. They provided a glimpse of what it’s like to be a qualified occupational therapist.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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