Health & Life Sciences

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Completing it allowed me to progress from a community staff nurse to a district nurse in my workplace.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

The practicality of the course was the best thing.

The laboratory equipment and quality of lecturers were exceptional.

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.

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